US Bridges

U.S. 69 over Pryor Creek

Fair

Mayes County, Oklahoma · 2.1 MI S JCT SH 20 · Structure no. 234340000000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
302 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
7,950
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 69 over Pryor Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 69 over Pryor Creek in Mayes County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 7,950 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,720 by 2042. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU.S. 69
CrossesPryor Creek
Location2.1 MI S JCT SH 20
RouteU.S. Route 69
CountyMayes County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.27976, -95.3294
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,950 (2022)
Projected traffic12,720 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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 69 over Pryor Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 69 over Pryor 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 Pryor Creek carry?

About 7,950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 69 over Pryor Creek?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 69 over Pryor Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.