US Bridges

S.H. 109 over Horse Creek

Good

Choctaw County, Oklahoma · 1.4 E JCT U.S. 271 · Structure no. 318650000000000

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 109 over Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 109 over Horse Creek in Choctaw County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 420 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 672 by 2042. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesS.H. 109
CrossesHorse Creek
Location1.4 E JCT U.S. 271
RouteState Highway 109
Coordinates33.90994, -95.47583
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2022)
Projected traffic672 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

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

About 420 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

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

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 109 over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.