US Bridges

S.H. 2 over Georges Fork Creek

Fair

Muskogee County, Oklahoma · 14.1 MI N C/L · Structure no. 130940000000000

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 2 over Georges Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 2 over Georges Fork Creek in Muskogee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 64 mi (103 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 2
CrossesGeorges Fork Creek
Location14.1 MI N C/L
RouteState Highway 2
CountyMuskogee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.45358, -95.28472
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 2 over Georges Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

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

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

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

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.