US Bridges

S.H. 51 over Spring Creek

Fair

Kingfisher County, Oklahoma · 9.6 MI E JCT US 81 · Structure no. 126030000000000

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 51 over Spring Creek is a concrete slab carrying S.H. 51 over Spring Creek in Kingfisher County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,880 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 51
CrossesSpring Creek
Location9.6 MI E JCT US 81
RouteState Highway 51
CountyKingfisher County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.1159, -97.72512
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2022)
Projected traffic2,880 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.2 mi (84 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 51 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 51 over Spring 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 Spring Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 51 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 51 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.