US Bridges

S.H. 51 over West Brush Creek

Good

Payne County, Oklahoma · 2.1 MI E US 177 · Structure no. 192210000000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 51 over West Brush Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 51 over West Brush Creek in Payne County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 9,200 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,720 by 2042. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesS.H. 51
CrossesWest Brush Creek
Location2.1 MI E US 177
RouteState Highway 51
Coordinates36.11608, -97.01355
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.5 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,200 (2022)
Projected traffic14,720 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 51 over West Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

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

About 9,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 51 over West Brush Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 51 over West Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.