US Bridges

U.S. 69 over Squaw Hollow Creek

Fair

Mayes County, Oklahoma · 3.7 MI N SH 20 · Structure no. 210560000000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 69 over Squaw Hollow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 69 over Squaw Hollow Creek in Mayes County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,800 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU.S. 69
CrossesSquaw Hollow Creek
Location3.7 MI N SH 20
RouteU.S. Route 69
CountyMayes County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.3575, -95.29798
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2022)
Projected traffic8,800 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 69 over Squaw Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 69 over Squaw Hollow 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 69 over Squaw Hollow Creek carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 69 over Squaw Hollow Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 69 over Squaw Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.