US Bridges

S.H. 109 over Pointer Creek

Good

Choctaw County, Oklahoma · 0.65 S JCT US-70 · Structure no. 096530000000000

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 109 over Pointer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 109 over Pointer Creek in Choctaw County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 84 years old, older 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 109
CrossesPointer Creek
Location0.65 S JCT US-70
RouteState Highway 109
CountyChoctaw County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.01764, -95.8691
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic800 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 109 over Pointer Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is S.H. 109 over Pointer 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 109 over Pointer Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 109 over Pointer Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns S.H. 109 over Pointer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.