US Bridges

Popular RD over Little Chickasaw Creek

Good

Atoka County, Oklahoma · 3W .1N of Fugate · Structure no. 290630000000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Popular RD over Little Chickasaw Creek is a steel culvert carrying Popular RD over Little Chickasaw Creek in Atoka County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 25.5 mi (41 km).

Location

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CarriesPopular RD
CrossesLittle Chickasaw Creek
Location3W .1N of Fugate
RouteCounty Highway N3960
CountyAtoka County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.45882, -95.97139
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed25.5 mi (41 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Popular RD over Little Chickasaw Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Popular RD over Little Chickasaw 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Popular RD over Little Chickasaw Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Popular RD over Little Chickasaw Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Popular RD over Little Chickasaw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.