US Bridges

S.H. 51 over Fife Creek Trib.

Fair

Wagoner County, Oklahoma · 3.3 MI E JCT SH-72 · Structure no. 133060000000000

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 51 over Fife Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 51 over Fife Creek Trib. in Wagoner County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 70 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 8,200 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,120 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long.

Location

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CarriesS.H. 51
CrossesFife Creek Trib.
Location3.3 MI E JCT SH-72
RouteState Highway 51
CountyWagoner County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.95159, -95.59597
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating63.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,200 (2022)
Projected traffic13,120 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-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$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 51 over Fife Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is S.H. 51 over Fife Creek Trib. 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 Fife Creek Trib. carry?

About 8,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 51 over Fife Creek Trib.?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns S.H. 51 over Fife Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.