US Bridges

S.H. 51 over Mud Creek

Fair

Payne County, Oklahoma · 3.6 MI E JCT SH 18 · Structure no. 167060000000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 51 over Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 51 over Mud Creek in Payne County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,040 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 51
CrossesMud Creek
Location3.6 MI E JCT SH 18
RouteState Highway 51
CountyPayne County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.11598, -96.70102
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 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; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2022)
Projected traffic7,040 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$873,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

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

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

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

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

Who owns S.H. 51 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.