US Bridges

U.S. 54 WB over N. Fork Frisco Creek

Fair

Texas County, Oklahoma · 5.4 MI NE Texas S/L · Structure no. 030580000000000

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,050
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 54 WB over N. Fork Frisco Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 54 WB over N. Fork Frisco Creek in Texas County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 95 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 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 3,050 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,880 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 123 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU.S. 54 WB
CrossesN. Fork Frisco Creek
Location5.4 MI NE Texas S/L
RouteU.S. Route 54
CountyTexas County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.54357, -101.71239
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width123 ft (37.5 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,050 (2022)
Projected traffic4,880 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$728,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 54 WB over N. Fork Frisco Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is U.S. 54 WB over N. Fork Frisco 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 54 WB over N. Fork Frisco Creek carry?

About 3,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 54 WB over N. Fork Frisco Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 54 WB over N. Fork Frisco Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.