U.S. 69 SB over Big Elk Creek
FairMcIntosh County, Oklahoma · 1.9 N JCT I-40 · Structure no. 187300000000000
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 145 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. 69 SB over Big Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 69 SB over Big Elk Creek 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 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 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,360 by 2042. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 44 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. 69 SB over Big Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is U.S. 69 SB over Big Elk 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. 69 SB over Big Elk Creek carry?
About 7,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is U.S. 69 SB over Big Elk Creek?
The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. 69 SB over Big Elk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.