US Bridges

U.S. 69 over Creek

Fair

Craig County, Oklahoma · 7 MI N Mayes C/L · Structure no. 047720000000000

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 69 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 69 over Creek in Craig County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 89 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,240 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

CarriesU.S. 69
CrossesCreek
Location7 MI N Mayes C/L
RouteU.S. Route 69
Coordinates36.60797, -95.21548
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2022)
Projected traffic6,240 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 69 over Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is U.S. 69 over 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 2023.

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

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 69 over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns U.S. 69 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.