US Bridges

Ind. Nation Tp over S.H. 43 under

Good

Atoka County, Oklahoma · 18.3 E JCT US-69 · Structure no. 174760000000000

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Ind. Nation Tp over S.H. 43 under is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ind. Nation Tp over S.H. 43 under in Atoka County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 56 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 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,240 by 2042. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesInd. Nation Tp
CrossesS.H. 43 under
Location18.3 E JCT US-69
CountyAtoka County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.52928, -95.75489
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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2022)
Projected traffic6,240 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$1.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ind. Nation Tp over S.H. 43 under built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Ind. Nation Tp over S.H. 43 under 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Ind. Nation Tp over S.H. 43 under carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Ind. Nation Tp over S.H. 43 under?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Ind. Nation Tp over S.H. 43 under?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.