S.H. 55 over Dry Elk Creek
FairWashita County, Oklahoma · .5 W Jct. S.H. 44 · Structure no. 303880000000000
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 610
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S.H. 55 over Dry Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 55 over Dry Elk Creek in Washita County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Traffic and service
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Frequently asked questions
When was S.H. 55 over Dry Elk Creek built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is S.H. 55 over Dry Elk 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 Dry Elk Creek carry?
About 610 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is S.H. 55 over Dry Elk Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns S.H. 55 over Dry Elk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.