US Bridges

S.H. 53 over South Fork of Deer Creek

Good

Stephens County, Oklahoma · 4.4 E JCT U.S. 81 · Structure no. 313740000000000

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
790
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 53 over South Fork of Deer Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying S.H. 53 over South Fork of Deer Creek in Stephens County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 790 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesS.H. 53
CrossesSouth Fork of Deer Creek
Location4.4 E JCT U.S. 81
RouteState Highway 53
Coordinates34.36003, -97.89387
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic790 (2022)
Projected traffic800 by 2042
Trucks15%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 53 over South Fork of Deer Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

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

About 790 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 53 over South Fork of Deer Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 53 over South Fork of Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.