US Bridges

S.H. 2 over Georges Fork Trib.

Fair

Muskogee County, Oklahoma · 13 MI N C/L · Structure no. 129030000000000

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 2 over Georges Fork Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 2 over Georges Fork Trib. in Muskogee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,120 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 64 mi (103 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 2
CrossesGeorges Fork Trib.
Location13 MI N C/L
RouteState Highway 2
CountyMuskogee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.4384, -95.27701
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.3 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2022)
Projected traffic5,120 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed64 mi (103 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 Georges Fork Trib. built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 2 over Georges Fork Trib. 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 Georges Fork Trib. carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 2 over Georges Fork Trib.?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 2 over Georges Fork Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.