US Bridges

S.H. 128 over Creek

Fair

Le Flore County, Oklahoma · 3.35 E JCT US-59 · Structure no. 266240000000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
780
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 128 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 128 over Creek in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 6 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 780 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,248 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesS.H. 128
CrossesCreek
Location3.35 E JCT US-59
RouteState Highway 128
Coordinates34.87058, -94.55526
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (2022)
Projected traffic1,248 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 128 over Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 128 over 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 128 over Creek carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 128 over Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 128 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.