S.H. 51 over Salt Creek
GoodPayne County, Oklahoma · 1.6 MI E JCT SH 18 · Structure no. 169810000000000
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S.H. 51 over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 51 over Salt Creek in Payne County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,440 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S.H. 51 over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is S.H. 51 over Salt Creek 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does S.H. 51 over Salt Creek carry?
About 3,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is S.H. 51 over Salt Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns S.H. 51 over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.