US Bridges

U.S. 75 over Coal Creek

Fair

Atoka County, Oklahoma · 3.82 W JCT US-69 · Structure no. 182510000000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 75 over Coal Creek is a concrete slab carrying U.S. 75 over Coal Creek in Atoka County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,040 by 2042. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 75
CrossesCoal Creek
Location3.82 W JCT US-69
RouteU.S. Route 75
CountyAtoka County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.41114, -96.18329
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2022)
Projected traffic7,040 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 75 over Coal Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 75 over Coal 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 U.S. 75 over Coal Creek carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 75 over Coal Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 75 over Coal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.