US Bridges

U.S. 69 over Town Branch

Fair

McIntosh County, Oklahoma · 0.5 N JCT I-40 · Structure no. 186310000000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 69 over Town Branch is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 69 over Town Branch in McIntosh County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,200 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesU.S. 69
CrossesTown Branch
Location0.5 N JCT I-40
RouteU.S. Route 69
Coordinates35.46533, -95.54047
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 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 traffic17,000 (2022)
Projected traffic27,200 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
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 Town Branch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 69 over Town Branch 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. 69 over Town Branch carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 69 over Town Branch?

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

Who owns U.S. 69 over Town Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.