US Bridges

S.H. 109 over Owl Creek

Good

Choctaw County, Oklahoma · 1.88 E JCT US-271 · Structure no. 189730000000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 109 over Owl Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 109 over Owl Creek in Choctaw County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 832 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesS.H. 109
CrossesOwl Creek
Location1.88 E JCT US-271
RouteState Highway 109
Coordinates33.90993, -95.46468
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.4 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2022)
Projected traffic832 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Owl Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 109 over Owl 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 Owl Creek carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

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

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns S.H. 109 over Owl Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.