US Bridges

S.H. 51 over Mud Creek

Good

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 5.9 MI E C/L · Structure no. 249570000000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 51 over Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 51 over Mud Creek in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS.H. 51
CrossesMud Creek
Location5.9 MI E C/L
RouteState Highway 51
Coordinates36.13804, -96.19398
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2022)
Projected traffic16,000 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 51 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 51 over Mud 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 51 over Mud Creek carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 51 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns S.H. 51 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.