US Bridges

S.H. 144 over Little Eagle Creek

Good

Le Flore County, Oklahoma · 11.50 E Pushmataha C/L · Structure no. 223920000000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
242 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 144 over Little Eagle Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 144 over Little Eagle Creek in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2042. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesS.H. 144
CrossesLittle Eagle Creek
Location11.50 E Pushmataha C/L
RouteState Highway 144
Coordinates34.51722, -94.73638
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating81 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic800 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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. 144 over Little Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 144 over Little Eagle 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 144 over Little Eagle Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 144 over Little Eagle Creek?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 144 over Little Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.