US Bridges

S.H. 2 over Fourche Maline Creek

Fair

Latimer County, Oklahoma · 8.28 N JCT US-270 · Structure no. 136370000000000

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

About this bridge

S.H. 2 over Fourche Maline Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 2 over Fourche Maline 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 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 940 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,504 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 2
CrossesFourche Maline Creek
Location8.28 N JCT US-270
RouteState Highway 2
CountyLatimer County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.00869, -95.32634
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 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$887,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 2 over Fourche Maline Creek built?

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

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

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

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

How long is S.H. 2 over Fourche Maline Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns S.H. 2 over Fourche Maline Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.