US Bridges

S.H. 144 (irr) over Wild Horse Creek Oflow

Fair

Pushmataha County, Oklahoma · 14.45 E JCT US-271 · Structure no. 182080000000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 144 (irr) over Wild Horse Creek Oflow is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 144 (irr) over Wild Horse Creek Oflow in Pushmataha County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 432 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 144 (irr)
CrossesWild Horse Creek Oflow
Location14.45 E JCT US-271
RouteState Highway 144
CountyPushmataha County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.5184, -95.05715
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 within limits of footing or piles
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 rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2022)
Projected traffic432 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Wild Horse Creek Oflow built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 144 (irr) over Wild Horse Creek Oflow 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 Wild Horse Creek Oflow carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 144 (irr) over Wild Horse Creek Oflow?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns S.H. 144 (irr) over Wild Horse Creek Oflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.