US Bridges

S.H. 51 over West Beaver Creek

Good

Logan County, Oklahoma · 12.6 E Kingfisher C/L · Structure no. 318170000000000

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
242 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 51 over West Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 51 over West Beaver Creek in Logan County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,175 by 2042. The structure is 242 ft (73.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

CarriesS.H. 51
CrossesWest Beaver Creek
Location12.6 E Kingfisher C/L
RouteState Highway 51
Coordinates36.11583, -97.45111
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length242 ft (73.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2022)
Projected traffic3,175 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 51 over West Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

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

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

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

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 51 over West Beaver Creek?

The structure is 242 ft (73.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 51 over West Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.