US Bridges

S.H. 2 over Camel Creek

Fair

Muskogee County, Oklahoma · 1.9 MI N C/L · Structure no. 125510000000000

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 2 over Camel Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 2 over Camel Creek in Muskogee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,840 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 2
CrossesCamel Creek
Location1.9 MI N C/L
RouteState Highway 2
CountyMuskogee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.28886, -95.23851
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2022)
Projected traffic3,840 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 2 over Camel 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 2023.

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

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

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

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 2 over Camel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.