US Bridges

S.H. 136 over Pony Creek

Fair

Texas County, Oklahoma · 9.9 MI N JCT US 64 · Structure no. 134860000000000

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
80 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
640
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 136 over Pony Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 136 over Pony Creek in Texas County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 640 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,024 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 64 mi (103 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 136
CrossesPony Creek
Location9.9 MI N JCT US 64
RouteState Highway 136
CountyTexas County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.8829, -101.4871
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic640 (2022)
Projected traffic1,024 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed64 mi (103 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$664,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 136 over Pony Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 136 over Pony 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 136 over Pony Creek carry?

About 640 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 136 over Pony Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 136 over Pony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.