US Bridges

S.H. 50B over Bull Creek

Fair

Woodward County, Oklahoma · 3.6 MI W SH 50 · Structure no. 006340000000000

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
47 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 50B over Bull Creek is a concrete slab carrying S.H. 50B over Bull Creek in Woodward County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 672 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 50B
CrossesBull Creek
Location3.6 MI W SH 50
RouteState Highway 50B
CountyWoodward County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.44951, -99.26428
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2022)
Projected traffic672 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 50B over Bull Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 50B over Bull 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 May 2024.

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

About 420 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 50B over Bull Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 50B over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.