US Bridges

S.H. 56 over Nuyaka Creek Oflow

Good

Okfuskee County, Oklahoma · 15.6 NE of JCT U.S. 62 · Structure no. 284630000000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
460
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 56 over Nuyaka Creek Oflow is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 56 over Nuyaka Creek Oflow in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 736 by 2042. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesS.H. 56
CrossesNuyaka Creek Oflow
Location15.6 NE of JCT U.S. 62
RouteState Highway 56
Coordinates35.59535, -96.21486
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length71 ft (21.5 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2022)
Projected traffic736 by 2042
Trucks16%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 56 over Nuyaka Creek Oflow built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 56 over Nuyaka Creek Oflow 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 Oflow carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 56 over Nuyaka Creek Oflow?

The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 56 over Nuyaka Creek Oflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.