US Bridges

S.H. 2 over Elm Creek

Fair

Haskell County, Oklahoma · 3.7 S JCT SH-9 · Structure no. 035210000000000

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 2 over Elm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 2 over Elm Creek in Haskell County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,080 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesS.H. 2
CrossesElm Creek
Location3.7 S JCT SH-9
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates35.20103, -95.24032
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2022)
Projected traffic2,080 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
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. 2 over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 2 over Elm 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 2 over Elm Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 2 over Elm Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 2 over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.