US Bridges

S.H. 51 over Creek

Fair

Kingfisher County, Oklahoma · .6 MI E JCT US 81 · Structure no. 116010000000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 51 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 51 over Creek in Kingfisher County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,680 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 51
CrossesCreek
Location.6 MI E JCT US 81
RouteState Highway 51
CountyKingfisher County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.11654, -97.88632
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2022)
Projected traffic3,680 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 51 over Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 51 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 51 over Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 51 over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 51 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.