US Bridges

S.H. 2 over Creek

Good

Latimer County, Oklahoma · 7.76 N JCT US-270 · Structure no. 136040000000000

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
940
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 2 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 2 over Creek in Latimer County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 940 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,504 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

CarriesS.H. 2
CrossesCreek
Location7.76 N JCT US-270
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates35.00344, -95.33291
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.1 US tons
Inventory rating100 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic940 (2022)
Projected traffic1,504 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed75.2 mi (121 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 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 Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 2 over 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 February 2023.

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

About 940 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 2 over Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns S.H. 2 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.