US Bridges

S.H. 54A over Corn Creek

Fair

Washita County, Oklahoma · West Edge of Corn · Structure no. 131850000000000

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
610
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 54A over Corn Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 54A over Corn Creek in Washita County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 610 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 976 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 54A
CrossesCorn Creek
LocationWest Edge of Corn
RouteState Highway 54A
CountyWashita County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.37798, -98.78754
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2022)
Projected traffic976 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$692,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 54A over Corn Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 54A over Corn 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 54A over Corn Creek carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 54A over Corn Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 54A over Corn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.