S.H. 53 over Negro Creek
GoodStephens County, Oklahoma · 5.9 W of JCT S.H. 89 · Structure no. 306820000000000
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 270 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 490
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S.H. 53 over Negro Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 53 over Negro Creek in Stephens County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 490 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 784 by 2042. The structure is 270 ft (82.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S.H. 53 over Negro Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is S.H. 53 over Negro 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does S.H. 53 over Negro Creek carry?
About 490 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is S.H. 53 over Negro Creek?
The structure is 270 ft (82.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns S.H. 53 over Negro Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.