US Bridges

S.H. 47 over West Hay Creek

Fair

Roger Mills County, Oklahoma · 19.4 MI E JCT U.S. 283 · Structure no. 127580000000000

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
960
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 47 over West Hay Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 47 over West Hay Creek in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 960 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,536 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 47
CrossesWest Hay Creek
Location19.4 MI E JCT U.S. 283
RouteState Highway 47
CountyRoger Mills County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.84105, -99.39858
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic960 (2022)
Projected traffic1,536 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed51 mi (82 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$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 47 over West Hay Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 47 over West Hay 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 47 over West Hay Creek carry?

About 960 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 47 over West Hay Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 47 over West Hay Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.