US Bridges

S.H. 50 over Houston Creek

Good

Woods County, Oklahoma · .1S of Jct. U.S. 64 · Structure no. 290710000000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
156 ft
3 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 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 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 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,520 by 2042. The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 50
CrossesHouston Creek
Location.1S of Jct. U.S. 64
RouteState Highway 50
CountyWoods County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.81084, -99.11522
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length156 ft (47.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2022)
Projected traffic1,520 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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. 50 over Houston Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 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 16% are trucks.

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

The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 50 over Houston Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.