US Bridges

S.H. 144 (irr) over Little River

Fair

Pushmataha County, Oklahoma · 16.33 E JCT US-271 · Structure no. 166240000000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
330 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 144 (irr) over Little River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 144 (irr) over Little River 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2042. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 144 (irr)
CrossesLittle River
Location16.33 E JCT US-271
RouteState Highway 144
CountyPushmataha County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.52436, -95.02842
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic320 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 144 (irr) over Little River built?

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

What condition is S.H. 144 (irr) over Little River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 144 (irr) over Little River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 144 (irr) over Little River?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 144 (irr) over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.