US Bridges

S.H. 144 (irr) over Garland Creek

Fair

Pushmataha County, Oklahoma · 5.27 E JCT US-271 · Structure no. 109040000000000

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 144 (irr) over Garland Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 144 (irr) over Garland Creek in Pushmataha County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 496 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 144 (irr)
CrossesGarland Creek
Location5.27 E JCT US-271
RouteState Highway 144
CountyPushmataha County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.48244, -95.1975
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2022)
Projected traffic496 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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. 144 (irr) over Garland Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 144 (irr) over Garland 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 144 (irr) over Garland Creek carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 144 (irr) over Garland Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns S.H. 144 (irr) over Garland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.