S.H. 55 over Little Elk Creek
GoodWashita County, Oklahoma · 5.6 E JCT S.H. 44 · Structure no. 315160000000000
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 220 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,320
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S.H. 55 over Little Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 55 over Little Elk Creek in Washita County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger 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 1,320 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,825 by 2042. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 42 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S.H. 55 over Little Elk Creek built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is S.H. 55 over Little Elk 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. 55 over Little Elk Creek carry?
About 1,320 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is S.H. 55 over Little Elk Creek?
The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns S.H. 55 over Little Elk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.