US Bridges

U.S. 266 over Creek

Fair

McIntosh County, Oklahoma · 0.7 W JCT US-69 · Structure no. 033750000000000

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 266 over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 266 over Creek in McIntosh County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 94 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,440 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 266
CrossesCreek
Location0.7 W JCT US-69
RouteU.S. Route 266
CountyMcIntosh County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.47848, -95.54817
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.6 US tons
Inventory rating22.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2022)
Projected traffic5,440 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 266 over Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is U.S. 266 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 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 266 over Creek carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 266 over Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 266 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.