US Bridges

S.H. 55 over Spring Creek

Fair

Washita County, Oklahoma · 7.4E of Beckham C/L · Structure no. 291420000000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
610
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 55 over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 55 over Spring Creek in Washita 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 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 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 55
CrossesSpring Creek
Location7.4E of Beckham C/L
RouteState Highway 55
CountyWashita County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.16026, -99.22812
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 closed21.1 mi (34 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$2.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 55 over Spring Creek built?

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

What condition is S.H. 55 over Spring 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. 55 over Spring Creek carry?

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

How long is S.H. 55 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 55 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.