US Bridges

Airport Rd. over Jackson Creek

Poor

Latimer County, Oklahoma · 1.3 W; 1.7 S Talihina · Structure no. 239120000000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport Rd. over Jackson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Airport Rd. over Jackson Creek in Latimer County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAirport Rd.
CrossesJackson Creek
Location1.3 W; 1.7 S Talihina
RouteCounty Highway N4477
CountyLatimer County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.72769, -95.06406
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 6 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic80 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Airport Rd. over Jackson Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airport Rd. over Jackson Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Airport Rd. over Jackson Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Airport Rd. over Jackson Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Airport Rd. over Jackson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.