US Bridges

S.H. 152 over Gypsum Creek

Fair

Washita County, Oklahoma · 5.1E JCT S.H. 54 · Structure no. 213230000000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 152 over Gypsum Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 152 over Gypsum Creek in Washita County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,240 by 2042. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesS.H. 152
CrossesGypsum Creek
Location5.1E JCT S.H. 54
RouteState Highway 152
Coordinates35.29095, -98.76663
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2022)
Projected traffic2,240 by 2042
Trucks15%
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$1.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 152 over Gypsum Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 152 over Gypsum 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. 152 over Gypsum Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 152 over Gypsum Creek?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 152 over Gypsum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.