US Bridges

S.H. 146 over Punjo Creek

Fair

Caddo County, Oklahoma · 4.2 MI N JCT SH 9 · Structure no. 261800000000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 146 over Punjo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 146 over Punjo Creek in Caddo County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,360 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 146
CrossesPunjo Creek
Location4.2 MI N JCT SH 9
RouteState Highway 146
CountyCaddo County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.17126, -98.42468
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2022)
Projected traffic1,360 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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$770,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 146 over Punjo Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 146 over Punjo 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 146 over Punjo Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 146 over Punjo Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns S.H. 146 over Punjo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.