US Bridges

S.H. 51 over Boomer Creek

Good

Payne County, Oklahoma · 75 Ft W JCT U.S. 177 · Structure no. 315620000000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 51 over Boomer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 51 over Boomer Creek in Payne County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 13,600 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,760 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS.H. 51
CrossesBoomer Creek
Location75 Ft W JCT U.S. 177
RouteState Highway 51
Coordinates36.11586, -97.05187
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,600 (2022)
Projected traffic21,760 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

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

About 13,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

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

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns S.H. 51 over Boomer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.