US Bridges

S.H. 22 over Pennington Creek

Fair

Johnston County, Oklahoma · W. Edge of Tishomingo · Structure no. 132290000000000

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
261 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 22 over Pennington Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 22 over Pennington Creek in Johnston County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 71 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,200 by 2042. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 22
CrossesPennington Creek
LocationW. Edge of Tishomingo
RouteState Highway 22
CountyJohnston County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.23897, -96.68467
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2022)
Projected traffic11,200 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 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$4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 22 over Pennington Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is S.H. 22 over Pennington 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 22 over Pennington Creek carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 22 over Pennington Creek?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 22 over Pennington Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.