US Bridges

S.H. 43 over Mcgee Creek Oflow

Good

Atoka County, Oklahoma · 13.61 E JCT US-69 · Structure no. 169870000000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
177 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 43 over Mcgee Creek Oflow is a concrete slab carrying S.H. 43 over Mcgee Creek Oflow in Atoka County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 480 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 768 by 2042. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).

CarriesS.H. 43
CrossesMcgee Creek Oflow
Location13.61 E JCT US-69
RouteState Highway 43
Coordinates34.50654, -95.83557
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2022)
Projected traffic768 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed52.2 mi (84 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$1.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 43 over Mcgee Creek Oflow built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 43 over Mcgee Creek Oflow 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 S.H. 43 over Mcgee Creek Oflow carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 43 over Mcgee Creek Oflow?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 43 over Mcgee Creek Oflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.