US Bridges

S.H. 69A over Pryor Creek

Good

Mayes County, Oklahoma · 4.2 MI E JCT US 69 · Structure no. 132360000000000

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
360 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 69A over Pryor Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 69A over Pryor Creek in Mayes County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 71 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,160 by 2042. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 69A
CrossesPryor Creek
Location4.2 MI E JCT US 69
RouteState Highway 69A
CountyMayes County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.24931, -95.26118
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2022)
Projected traffic8,160 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$4.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 69A over Pryor Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is S.H. 69A over Pryor Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 69A over Pryor Creek carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 69A over Pryor Creek?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 69A over Pryor Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.