US Bridges

U.S. 75 over Briar Creek

Fair

Coal County, Oklahoma · 5.6 MI N Atoka CO · Structure no. 037630000000000

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 75 over Briar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 75 over Briar Creek in Coal County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 93 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,560 by 2042. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 75
CrossesBriar Creek
Location5.6 MI N Atoka CO
RouteU.S. Route 75
CountyCoal County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.49302, -96.21909
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2022)
Projected traffic6,560 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
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. 75 over Briar Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

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

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

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

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 75 over Briar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.