US Bridges

U.S. 69 over Caney Creek Oflow

Fair

Atoka County, Oklahoma · 6.23 N Bryan C/L · Structure no. 197880000000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 69 over Caney Creek Oflow is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 69 over Caney Creek Oflow in Atoka County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 8,200 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,120 by 2042. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesU.S. 69
CrossesCaney Creek Oflow
Location6.23 N Bryan C/L
RouteU.S. Route 69
Coordinates34.24102, -96.21959
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,200 (2022)
Projected traffic13,120 by 2042
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 69 over Caney Creek Oflow built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 69 over Caney Creek Oflow 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. 69 over Caney Creek Oflow carry?

About 8,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 69 over Caney Creek Oflow?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 69 over Caney Creek Oflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.