US Bridges

S.H. 2 over Gaines Creek

Good

Latimer County, Oklahoma · 14.80 N Pushmataha C/L · Structure no. 285330000000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
301 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 2 over Gaines Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 2 over Gaines Creek in Latimer County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2042. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesS.H. 2
CrossesGaines Creek
Location14.80 N Pushmataha C/L
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates34.83019, -95.31007
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length301 ft (91.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2022)
Projected traffic1,440 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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$2.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 2 over Gaines Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 2 over Gaines 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 Gaines Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 2 over Gaines Creek?

The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 2 over Gaines Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.