US Bridges

S.H. 51 over Hunt Creek

Fair

Payne County, Oklahoma · 7.3 MI E Logan C/L · Structure no. 072080000000000

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,850
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 51 over Hunt Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 51 over Hunt Creek in Payne County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 4,850 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,760 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesS.H. 51
CrossesHunt Creek
Location7.3 MI E Logan C/L
RouteState Highway 51
CountyPayne County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.10056, -97.22861
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,850 (2022)
Projected traffic7,760 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 51 over Hunt 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 January 2024.

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

About 4,850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

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

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 51 over Hunt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.