US Bridges

S.H. 51 over Gar Creek

Fair

Wagoner County, Oklahoma · 5.4 MI E JCT SH-72 · Structure no. 253680000000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,050
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 51 over Gar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 51 over Gar Creek in Wagoner County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 5,050 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,080 by 2042. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesS.H. 51
CrossesGar Creek
Location5.4 MI E JCT SH-72
RouteState Highway 51
CountyWagoner County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.95204, -95.55712
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,050 (2022)
Projected traffic8,080 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 51 over Gar 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 Gar Creek carry?

About 5,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

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

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 51 over Gar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.