US Bridges

S.H. 53 over Deer Creek

Fair

Stephens County, Oklahoma · 7.0MI.E of U.S.81 · Structure no. 285020000000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 53 over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 53 over Deer Creek in Stephens County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,120 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 53
CrossesDeer Creek
Location7.0MI.E of U.S.81
RouteState Highway 53
CountyStephens County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.34732, -97.85599
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2022)
Projected traffic1,120 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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$1.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 53 over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 53 over Deer 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 Deer Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 53 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 53 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.