US Bridges

S.H. 56 over Deep Fork River Oflow

Fair

Okmulgee County, Oklahoma · 14.25 E Okfuskee C/L · Structure no. 271610000000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 56 over Deep Fork River Oflow is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 56 over Deep Fork River Oflow in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,080 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesS.H. 56
CrossesDeep Fork River Oflow
Location14.25 E Okfuskee C/L
RouteState Highway 56
Coordinates35.61773, -96.0161
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length99 ft (30.3 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2022)
Projected traffic2,080 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 56 over Deep Fork River Oflow built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 56 over Deep Fork River Oflow 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 56 over Deep Fork River Oflow carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 56 over Deep Fork River Oflow?

The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 56 over Deep Fork River Oflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.