US Bridges

Ind. Nation Tp over Buck Creek (north)

Good

Atoka County, Oklahoma · 64.4 Mis S. JCT I-40 · Structure no. 173230000000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Ind. Nation Tp over Buck Creek (north) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ind. Nation Tp over Buck Creek (north) in Atoka County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,080 by 2042. The structure is 195 ft (59.5 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesInd. Nation Tp
CrossesBuck Creek (north)
Location64.4 Mis S. JCT I-40
CountyAtoka County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.54596, -95.76984
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo 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 evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2022)
Projected traffic6,080 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ind. Nation Tp over Buck Creek (north) built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ind. Nation Tp over Buck Creek (north) 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 Ind. Nation Tp over Buck Creek (north) carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Ind. Nation Tp over Buck Creek (north)?

The structure is 195 ft (59.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Ind. Nation Tp over Buck Creek (north)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.