US Bridges

S.H. 2 over Kiamichi River

Fair

Pushmataha County, Oklahoma · 17.0 MI N JCT SH 3 · Structure no. 193610000000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
700 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
690
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 2 over Kiamichi River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 2 over Kiamichi River in Pushmataha County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5 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 700 ft (213.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 2
CrossesKiamichi River
Location17.0 MI N JCT SH 3
RouteState Highway 2
CountyPushmataha County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.44666, -95.5636
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length700 ft (213.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 2 over Kiamichi River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 2 over Kiamichi 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. 2 over Kiamichi River carry?

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

How long is S.H. 2 over Kiamichi River?

The structure is 700 ft (213.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 2 over Kiamichi River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.