US Bridges

S.H. 2 over Emery Creek

Fair

Pushmataha County, Oklahoma · 8.11 N JCT SH-3 · Structure no. 159840000000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
690
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 2 over Emery Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 2 over Emery Creek in Pushmataha County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 690 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,104 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 2
CrossesEmery Creek
Location8.11 N JCT SH-3
RouteState Highway 2
CountyPushmataha County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.34397, -95.63421
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length66 ft (20.1 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 traffic690 (2022)
Projected traffic1,104 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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$788,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 2 over Emery Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 2 over Emery 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. 2 over Emery Creek carry?

About 690 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 2 over Emery Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns S.H. 2 over Emery Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.