US Bridges

S.H. 71 over Emachaya Creek

Fair

Haskell County, Oklahoma · 1.7 S JCT SH-9 · Structure no. 286730000000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 71 over Emachaya Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 71 over Emachaya Creek in Haskell County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,560 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 71
CrossesEmachaya Creek
Location1.7 S JCT SH-9
RouteState Highway 71
CountyHaskell County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.206, -95.38
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2022)
Projected traffic2,560 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$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 71 over Emachaya Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 71 over Emachaya 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. 71 over Emachaya Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 71 over Emachaya Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 71 over Emachaya Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.