US Bridges

Ind. Nation Tp over Creek

Good

Pushmataha County, Oklahoma · 81.9 MI S JCT I-40 · Structure no. 162980000000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Ind. Nation Tp over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ind. Nation Tp over Creek in Pushmataha County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,240 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInd. Nation Tp
CrossesCreek
Location81.9 MI S JCT I-40
Coordinates34.31001, -95.71352
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
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 length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width125 ft (38.1 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2022)
Projected traffic6,240 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$360,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ind. Nation Tp over Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ind. Nation 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Ind. Nation Tp over Creek carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Ind. Nation Tp over Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns Ind. Nation Tp over Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.