US Bridges

U.S. 69 over White Oak Creek

Good

Craig County, Oklahoma · 5.6 MI N Mayes C/L · Structure no. 050020000000000

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 69 over White Oak Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 69 over White Oak 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,240 by 2042. The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesU.S. 69
CrossesWhite Oak Creek
Location5.6 MI N Mayes C/L
RouteU.S. Route 69
Coordinates36.58922, -95.22025
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length112 ft (34 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2022)
Projected traffic6,240 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 69 over White Oak 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 White Oak Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

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

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 69 over White Oak Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 69 over White Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.