US Bridges

U.S. 69 over Billingslie Creek

Fair

Craig County, Oklahoma · 4.6 MI N Mayes C/L · Structure no. 064500000000000

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 69 over Billingslie Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 69 over Billingslie Creek in Craig County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 87 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 5 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 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,240 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 69
CrossesBillingslie Creek
Location4.6 MI N Mayes C/L
RouteU.S. Route 69
CountyCraig County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.57449, -95.22024
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 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 closed34.2 mi (55 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is U.S. 69 over Billingslie 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 Billingslie Creek carry?

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

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

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 69 over Billingslie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.