US Bridges

S.H. 51 EB over Billy Creek

Good

Wagoner County, Oklahoma · 11.9E of Jct. S.H. 72 · Structure no. 291320000000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,950
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 51 EB over Billy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 51 EB over Billy Creek in Wagoner County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 4,950 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,920 by 2042. The structure is 177 ft (53.8 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesS.H. 51 EB
CrossesBilly Creek
Location11.9E of Jct. S.H. 72
RouteState Highway 51
Coordinates35.95896, -95.44761
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length177 ft (53.8 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,950 (2022)
Projected traffic7,920 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$2.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 51 EB over Billy Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 51 EB over Billy 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 November 2023.

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

About 4,950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

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

The structure is 177 ft (53.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.