US Bridges

S.H. 53 over Creek

Fair

Stephens County, Oklahoma · SH 53; 0.3 MI W JCT US 81 · Structure no. 016810000000000

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 53 over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 53 over Creek in Stephens County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 99 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 5 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,120 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 53
CrossesCreek
LocationSH 53; 0.3 MI W JCT US 81
RouteState Highway 53
CountyStephens County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.36892, -97.96904
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2022)
Projected traffic5,120 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 53 over Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is S.H. 53 over 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 53 over Creek carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 53 over Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 53 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.