US Bridges

S.H. 51 over Creek

Fair

Payne County, Oklahoma · 1.7 MI W JCT US 177 · Structure no. 148720000000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 51 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 51 over Creek in Payne County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 15,800 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,280 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long.

CarriesS.H. 51
CrossesCreek
Location1.7 MI W JCT US 177
RouteState Highway 51
Coordinates36.11574, -97.08361
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,800 (2022)
Projected traffic25,280 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 51 over 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 Creek carry?

About 15,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 51 over Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns S.H. 51 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.