US Bridges

S.H. 144 (irr) over Paley Creek

Fair

Pushmataha County, Oklahoma · 8.62 E JCT US-271 · Structure no. 219300000000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 144 (irr) over Paley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 144 (irr) over Paley Creek in Pushmataha County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 65 ft (19.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 144 (irr)
CrossesPaley Creek
Location8.62 E JCT US-271
RouteState Highway 144
CountyPushmataha County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.48995, -95.14645
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$753,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 144 (irr) over Paley Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 144 (irr) over Paley 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. 144 (irr) over Paley Creek carry?

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

How long is S.H. 144 (irr) over Paley Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns S.H. 144 (irr) over Paley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.