US Bridges

U.S. 69 over Buck Creek

Good

Alfalfa County, Oklahoma · 20.64 N JCT 7 · Structure no. 321580000000000

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,919
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 69 over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 69 over Buck Creek in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 15,919 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,286 by 2042. The structure is 198 ft (60.5 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesU.S. 69
CrossesBuck Creek
Location20.64 N JCT 7
RouteU.S. Route 69
Coordinates34.62583, -95.96028
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length198 ft (60.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,919 (2022)
Projected traffic22,286 by 2042
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 69 over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 69 over Buck 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 69 over Buck Creek carry?

About 15,919 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 69 over Buck Creek?

The structure is 198 ft (60.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 69 over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.