US Bridges

S.H. 50 over Houston Creek

Good

Woods County, Oklahoma · 0.6 MI S JCT US-64 · Structure no. 193460000000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
163 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 50 over Houston Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 50 over Houston Creek in Woods County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,520 by 2042. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.8 mi (85 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 50
CrossesHouston Creek
Location0.6 MI S JCT US-64
RouteState Highway 50
CountyWoods County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.80329, -99.11526
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2022)
Projected traffic1,520 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.8 mi (85 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. 50 over Houston Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 50 over Houston 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 50 over Houston Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 50 over Houston Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 50 over Houston Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.