US Bridges

U.S. 69 SB over W Arkansas ST & K R.R.

Poor

Bryan County, Oklahoma · 3.77 N JCT US-69 Bus · Structure no. 175340000000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
196 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 69 SB over W Arkansas ST & K R.R. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 69 SB over W Arkansas ST & K R.R. in Bryan County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1969, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 11,400 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,240 by 2042. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesU.S. 69 SB
CrossesW Arkansas ST & K R.R.
Location3.77 N JCT US-69 Bus
RouteU.S. Route 69
Coordinates33.99637, -96.40559
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,400 (2022)
Projected traffic18,240 by 2042
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$2.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 69 SB over W Arkansas ST & K R.R. built?

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

What condition is U.S. 69 SB over W Arkansas ST & K R.R. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 69 SB over W Arkansas ST & K R.R. carry?

About 11,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 69 SB over W Arkansas ST & K R.R.?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 69 SB over W Arkansas ST & K R.R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.