US Bridges

S.H. 51 WB over Creek

Good

Payne County, Oklahoma · 5.6 MI E Logan C/L · Structure no. 190490000000000

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,950
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 51 WB over Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 51 WB over Creek in Payne County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 50 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,950 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,920 by 2042. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesS.H. 51 WB
CrossesCreek
Location5.6 MI E Logan C/L
RouteState Highway 51
Coordinates36.10944, -97.25583
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,950 (2022)
Projected traffic7,920 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is S.H. 51 WB over 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 April 2024.

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

About 4,950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

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

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 51 WB over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.