US Bridges

S.H. 51 over Elm Creek

Fair

Wagoner County, Oklahoma · 11.1 MI E SH-72 · Structure no. 127870000000000

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 51 over Elm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 51 over Elm Creek in Wagoner County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 73 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 9,900 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,840 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 51
CrossesElm Creek
Location11.1 MI E SH-72
RouteState Highway 51
CountyWagoner County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.95898, -95.46199
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,900 (2022)
Projected traffic15,840 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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. 51 over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is S.H. 51 over Elm 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 November 2023.

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

About 9,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

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

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns S.H. 51 over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.