US Bridges

S.H. 147 over Spencer Creek

Good

Choctaw County, Oklahoma · 9.84 N JCT US-70 · Structure no. 286050000000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 147 over Spencer Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 147 over Spencer Creek in Choctaw County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2042. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 147
CrossesSpencer Creek
Location9.84 N JCT US-70
RouteState Highway 147
CountyChoctaw County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.14892, -95.34795
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2022)
Projected traffic560 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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$1.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 147 over Spencer Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 147 over Spencer 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. 147 over Spencer Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 147 over Spencer Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 147 over Spencer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.