US Bridges

S.H. 2 over George Fork Creek Trib.

Good

Muskogee County, Oklahoma · 14.4 MI N C/L · Structure no. 130100000000000

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

About this bridge

S.H. 2 over George Fork Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 2 over George Fork Creek 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,120 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 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
CrossesGeorge Fork Creek Trib.
Location14.4 MI N C/L
RouteState Highway 2
CountyMuskogee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.45716, -95.28652
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 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$724,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 2 over George Fork Creek Trib. built?

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

What condition is S.H. 2 over George Fork Creek Trib. 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 2 over George Fork Creek Trib. carry?

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

How long is S.H. 2 over George Fork Creek Trib.?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 2 over George Fork Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.