US Bridges

S.H. 56 over Branch Creek

Fair

Seminole County, Oklahoma · 1.5 MI N JCT SH 99A · Structure no. 222350000000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 56 over Branch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 56 over Branch Creek in Seminole County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,240 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 56
CrossesBranch Creek
Location1.5 MI N JCT SH 99A
RouteState Highway 56
CountySeminole County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.36826, -96.45892
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2022)
Projected traffic2,240 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$686,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 56 over Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 56 over Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 56 over Branch Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 56 over Branch Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 56 over Branch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.