S.H. 56 over Nuyaka Creek
GoodOkfuskee County, Oklahoma · 4.8N JCT U.S. 62 · Structure no. 266330000000000
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 99 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S.H. 56 over Nuyaka Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 56 over Nuyaka Creek in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,280 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S.H. 56 over Nuyaka Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is S.H. 56 over Nuyaka 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 2023.
How much traffic does S.H. 56 over Nuyaka Creek carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is S.H. 56 over Nuyaka Creek?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns S.H. 56 over Nuyaka Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.