US Bridges

S.H. 51 WB over Billy Creek

Fair

Wagoner County, Oklahoma · 11.9 MI E JCT SH-72 · Structure no. 255940000000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,050
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 51 WB over Billy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 51 WB over Billy Creek in Wagoner 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 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 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesS.H. 51 WB
CrossesBilly Creek
Location11.9 MI E JCT SH-72
RouteState Highway 51
CountyWagoner County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.95927, -95.44799
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating39.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+48 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 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 WB over Billy Creek built?

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

What condition is S.H. 51 WB over Billy 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 WB over Billy Creek carry?

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

How long is S.H. 51 WB over Billy Creek?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 51 WB over Billy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.