Oklahoma State Highway 54
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State Highway 54 is a state highway
in western Oklahoma. Running north–south, it exists in two parts, which lie at approximately the same longitude
. The southern section's length is 9.96 miles (16 km),, while the northern section runs for 85.5 miles (137.6 km), for a combined length of 95.5 miles (153.7 km). The northern section has two lettered spur routes.
. The highway begins at US-70 and runs north. Midway through the route's extent, it passes through the town of Hollister
, where it crosses a railroad track. The highway terminates at SH-5
east of Frederick
.
in Kiowa County
. From this point, it heads due northward to pass the western terminus of State Highway 49. For 3 miles (4.8 km) through Cooperton
it overlaps State Highway 19
. Continuing northward, it crosses over Rainy Mountain Creek. It then intersects State Highway 9
and its business loop near Gotebo
. The highway then bridges the Washita River
into Washita County
.
At Lake Valley, SH-54 serves as the eastern terminus of State Highway 55. It then meets State Highway 152
eight miles (13 km) east of Cordell and turns eastward to overlap it for 7 miles (11.3 km). After splitting off, SH-54 heads northward, producing two spur routes to Corn
and Colony
.
The highway next enters Custer County
, where it has an interchange with Interstate 40 at exit 80. It then runs along the western limit of Weatherford
and continues 17 miles (27.4 km) north to end at State Highway 33
east of Thomas
.
and proceeded west, intersecting US-62 in Apache
. The highway then turned north, paralleling the Caddo
–Kiowa county line, then turning east along SH-41. The highway turned north, meeting US-66 near Hydro
, then following US-66 west through Weatherford. On the west side of Weatherford, the highway turned north along its current alignment.
SH-54 saw a substantial realignment on October 16, 1945, when it was shifted to the west onto its present alignment from US-62 southeast of Snyder to Weatherford, and on November 5 of that year, the old alignment of the highway was transferred to SH-58. Since then, only maintenance and minor realignment projects have occurred along its length.
The southern section was established in its entirety on October 15, 1956. It has never been connected to the northern SH-54.
State highway
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in western Oklahoma. Running north–south, it exists in two parts, which lie at approximately the same longitude
Longitude
Longitude is a geographic coordinate that specifies the east-west position of a point on the Earth's surface. It is an angular measurement, usually expressed in degrees, minutes and seconds, and denoted by the Greek letter lambda ....
. The southern section's length is 9.96 miles (16 km),, while the northern section runs for 85.5 miles (137.6 km), for a combined length of 95.5 miles (153.7 km). The northern section has two lettered spur routes.
Southern section
The southern section of State Highway 54 runs for just under ten miles (16 km), entirely within Tillman CountyTillman County, Oklahoma
Tillman County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of 2000, the population was 9,287. The county seat is Frederick. .-Geography:According to the U.S...
. The highway begins at US-70 and runs north. Midway through the route's extent, it passes through the town of Hollister
Hollister, Oklahoma
Hollister is a town in Tillman County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 50 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Hollister is located at ....
, where it crosses a railroad track. The highway terminates at SH-5
State Highway 5 (Oklahoma)
State Highway 5 is the name assigned to two distinct state highways in the U.S state of Oklahoma. One runs for 21 miles through extreme southwestern Oklahoma, passing through Harmon and Jackson Counties...
east of Frederick
Frederick, Oklahoma
Frederick is a city in Tillman County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 3,940 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Tillman County. This is an agriculture based community primarily with wheat, cotton, and cattle....
.
Northern section
The northern section of SH-54 runs for 85.5 miles (137.6 km). It begins at US-62 east of SnyderSnyder, Oklahoma
Snyder is a city in Kiowa County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 1,394 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Snyder is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, Snyder has a total area of , all of it land....
in Kiowa County
Kiowa County, Oklahoma
Kiowa County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of 2000, the population was 10,227. Its county seat is Hobart.-Geography:According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of . is land and is water....
. From this point, it heads due northward to pass the western terminus of State Highway 49. For 3 miles (4.8 km) through Cooperton
Cooperton, Oklahoma
Cooperton is a town in Kiowa County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 20 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Cooperton is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all of it land....
it overlaps State Highway 19
State Highway 19 (Oklahoma)
State Highway 19, also known as SH-19 or OK-19, is a 172 mile long highway running through the southern part of the U.S. state of Oklahoma. It is signed east–west. SH-19 is Oklahoma's 13th longest state highway....
. Continuing northward, it crosses over Rainy Mountain Creek. It then intersects State Highway 9
State Highway 9 (Oklahoma)
State Highway 9, abbreviated as SH-9, OK-9, or simply Highway 9, is a major east–west highway in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. Spanning across the central part of the state, SH-9 begins at the Texas state line near Madge, Oklahoma, and ends at the Arkansas state line near Fort Smith, Arkansas. State...
and its business loop near Gotebo
Gotebo, Oklahoma
Gotebo is a town in Kiowa County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 226 at the 2010 census.The town is named after the notable Kiowa Indian named Gotebo .-Geography:Gotebo is located at ....
. The highway then bridges the Washita River
Washita River
The Washita River is a river in Texas and Oklahoma, United States. The river is long and terminates into Lake Texoma in Johnston County , Oklahoma and the Red River.-Geography:...
into Washita County
Washita County, Oklahoma
Washita County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of 2000, the population was 11,508. Its county seat is New Cordell. It was formerly located in Cloud Chief, Oklahoma....
.
At Lake Valley, SH-54 serves as the eastern terminus of State Highway 55. It then meets State Highway 152
State Highway 152 (Oklahoma)
State Highway 152 is a state highway running through west-central Oklahoma. At a length of 149.6 miles , it is the longest three-digit state highway in Oklahoma. It runs from State Highway 152 at the Texas State Line to Interstate 44 near Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City...
eight miles (13 km) east of Cordell and turns eastward to overlap it for 7 miles (11.3 km). After splitting off, SH-54 heads northward, producing two spur routes to Corn
Corn, Oklahoma
Corn is a town in Washita County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 503 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Corn is located 13 miles northeast of Cordell in western Oklahoma. Its geographic coordinates are...
and Colony
Colony, Oklahoma
Colony is a town in Washita County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 147 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Colony is located at in Seger Township , Washita County, Oklahoma....
.
The highway next enters Custer County
Custer County, Oklahoma
Custer County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. It was named in honor of General George Armstrong Custer. As of 2000, the population was 26,142. Its county seat is Arapaho.-Geography:...
, where it has an interchange with Interstate 40 at exit 80. It then runs along the western limit of Weatherford
Weatherford, Oklahoma
Weatherford is a city in Custer County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 10,833 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Weatherford is located at , elevation 1,647 feet ....
and continues 17 miles (27.4 km) north to end at State Highway 33
State Highway 33 (Oklahoma)
Oklahoma's State Highway 33 is a major highway that traverses most of the state, and at one time traversed the entire state. Its general orientation is west to east. All mileages listed herein are from the western terminus of the highway at the Texas state line.-Roger Mills County:SH-33 begins...
east of Thomas
Thomas, Oklahoma
Thomas is a city in Custer County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 1,181 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Thomas is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land....
.
History
The northern section of State Highway 54 was first commissioned on April 14, 1941. The original path of the highway began at US-277 in CyrilCyril, Oklahoma
Cyril is a town in Caddo County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 1,168 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Cyril is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all of it land....
and proceeded west, intersecting US-62 in Apache
Apache, Oklahoma
Apache is a town in Caddo County, Oklahoma, USA. The population was 1,616 at the 2000 census.- Geography :Apache is located at ....
. The highway then turned north, paralleling the Caddo
Caddo County, Oklahoma
Caddo County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of 2000, the population was 30,150. Its county seat is Anadarko. It is named after the Caddo tribe who were settled here on the 1870s...
–Kiowa county line, then turning east along SH-41. The highway turned north, meeting US-66 near Hydro
Hydro, Oklahoma
Hydro is a town in Caddo and Blaine counties in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. The population was 969 at the 2010 census.Hydro was home to Lucille Hamons, a Route 66 icon dubbed "The Mother of the Mother Road." Her motel and gas station still stand on Old Route 66 just west of Hydro...
, then following US-66 west through Weatherford. On the west side of Weatherford, the highway turned north along its current alignment.
SH-54 saw a substantial realignment on October 16, 1945, when it was shifted to the west onto its present alignment from US-62 southeast of Snyder to Weatherford, and on November 5 of that year, the old alignment of the highway was transferred to SH-58. Since then, only maintenance and minor realignment projects have occurred along its length.
The southern section was established in its entirety on October 15, 1956. It has never been connected to the northern SH-54.
Southern section
Northern section
Spur routes
SH-54 has two lettered spur routes, both of which branch off the northern section of SH-54. Both were once part of the now-decommissioned SH-69.- SH-54A runs west from SH-54 for 3.5 miles (5.6 km) to CornCorn, OklahomaCorn is a town in Washita County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 503 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Corn is located 13 miles northeast of Cordell in western Oklahoma. Its geographic coordinates are...
. - SH-54B runs east from SH-54 for 3.27 miles (5.3 km) to ColonyColony, OklahomaColony is a town in Washita County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 147 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Colony is located at in Seger Township , Washita County, Oklahoma....
.