US Bridges

U.S. 69 over Chuckwa Creek

Fair

Bryan County, Oklahoma · 5.25 N JCT US-69 Bus · Structure no. 180020000000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 69 over Chuckwa Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 69 over Chuckwa Creek in Bryan County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 20,100 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,160 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesU.S. 69
CrossesChuckwa Creek
Location5.25 N JCT US-69 Bus
RouteU.S. Route 69
Coordinates34.01479, -96.39403
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,100 (2022)
Projected traffic32,160 by 2042
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 69 over Chuckwa Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 69 over Chuckwa 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 69 over Chuckwa Creek carry?

About 20,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 69 over Chuckwa Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns U.S. 69 over Chuckwa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.