US Bridges

S.H. 53 over Mud Creek Oflow

Good

Stephens County, Oklahoma · 11.1 E of JCT U.S. 81 · Structure no. 316600000000000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 53 over Mud Creek Oflow is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 53 over Mud Creek Oflow in Stephens County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesS.H. 53
CrossesMud Creek Oflow
Location11.1 E of JCT U.S. 81
RouteState Highway 53
Coordinates34.34722, -97.78361
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.8 US tons
Inventory rating62.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2022)
Projected traffic800 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 Mud Creek Oflow built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 53 over Mud Creek Oflow 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 Mud Creek Oflow carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 53 over Mud Creek Oflow?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 53 over Mud Creek Oflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.