US Bridges

U.S. 266 over Gentry Creek

Fair

McIntosh County, Oklahoma · 1.6 W JCT SH-72 · Structure no. 158300000000000

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 266 over Gentry Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 266 over Gentry Creek in McIntosh County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 62 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,760 by 2042. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 266
CrossesGentry Creek
Location1.6 W JCT SH-72
RouteU.S. Route 266
CountyMcIntosh County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.50751, -95.66297
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2022)
Projected traffic1,760 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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$2.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 266 over Gentry Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is U.S. 266 over Gentry 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 Gentry Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 266 over Gentry Creek?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 266 over Gentry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.