US Bridges

S.H. 109 over Creek

Fair

Choctaw County, Oklahoma · 11.78 S & E JCT US-70 · Structure no. 102900000000000

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 109 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 109 over Creek in Choctaw County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 5 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 109
CrossesCreek
Location11.78 S & E JCT US-70
RouteState Highway 109
CountyChoctaw County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates33.93894, -95.76407
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic320 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 Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 109 over Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns S.H. 109 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.