US Bridges

Chickasaw Tp over Creek

Good

Pontotoc County, Oklahoma · 3.9 MI E of C/L · Structure no. 227230000000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Chickasaw Tp over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Chickasaw Tp over Creek in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesChickasaw Tp
CrossesCreek
Location3.9 MI E of C/L
Coordinates34.6343, -96.84791
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2022)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$360,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chickasaw Tp over Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chickasaw Tp over Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Chickasaw Tp over Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Chickasaw Tp over Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Chickasaw Tp over Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.