US Bridges

U.S. 69 SB over Wayside Creek

Fair

McIntosh County, Oklahoma · 6.9 N JCT I-40 · Structure no. 194600000000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 69 SB over Wayside Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 69 SB over Wayside Creek in McIntosh County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 8,150 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,040 by 2042. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesU.S. 69 SB
CrossesWayside Creek
Location6.9 N JCT I-40
RouteU.S. Route 69
Coordinates35.55099, -95.49919
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,150 (2022)
Projected traffic13,040 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 69 SB over Wayside Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 69 SB over Wayside 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 Wayside Creek carry?

About 8,150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 69 SB over Wayside Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 69 SB over Wayside Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.