US Bridges

S.H. 54 over Little Deep Red Creek

Good

Tillman County, Oklahoma · 7.5 MI N JCT U.S. 70 · Structure no. 143710000000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
101 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 54 over Little Deep Red Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 54 over Little Deep Red Creek in Tillman County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 280 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 448 by 2042. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesS.H. 54
CrossesLittle Deep Red Creek
Location7.5 MI N JCT U.S. 70
RouteState Highway 54
Coordinates34.35623, -98.87124
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2022)
Projected traffic448 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 54 over Little Deep Red Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 54 over Little Deep Red 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. 54 over Little Deep Red Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 54 over Little Deep Red Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 54 over Little Deep Red Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.