US Bridges

S.H. 147 over Crooked Creek

Good

Pushmataha County, Oklahoma · 2.30 N Choctaw C/L · Structure no. 262720000000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 147 over Crooked Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 147 over Crooked Creek in Pushmataha County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesS.H. 147
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location2.30 N Choctaw C/L
RouteState Highway 147
Coordinates34.18646, -95.34344
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 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 traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic400 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$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 147 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 147 over Crooked 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 147 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 147 over Crooked Creek?

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

Who owns S.H. 147 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.