US Bridges

S.H. 26 over Mule Creek

Fair

Haskell County, Oklahoma · 1.1 N JCT SH-31 · Structure no. 127730000000000

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 26 over Mule Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 26 over Mule Creek in Haskell County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 6 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,520 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesS.H. 26
CrossesMule Creek
Location1.1 N JCT SH-31
RouteState Highway 26
CountyHaskell County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.16609, -94.97183
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2022)
Projected traffic1,520 by 2042
Trucks15%
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 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. 26 over Mule Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 26 over Mule 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. 26 over Mule Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 26 over Mule Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 26 over Mule Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.