US Bridges

S.H. 54 over Cavalry Creek

Good

Washita County, Oklahoma · 11.9 MI N Kiowa C/L · Structure no. 132250000000000

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
212 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 54 over Cavalry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 54 over Cavalry Creek in Washita County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,760 by 2042. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 54
CrossesCavalry Creek
Location11.9 MI N Kiowa C/L
RouteState Highway 54
CountyWashita County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.27683, -98.8525
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2022)
Projected traffic1,760 by 2042
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 54 over Cavalry Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is S.H. 54 over Cavalry 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 December 2024.

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

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 54 over Cavalry Creek?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 54 over Cavalry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.