US Bridges

U.S. 69 over Brush Creek

Fair

Mayes County, Oklahoma · 5.5 MI N Wagoner C/L · Structure no. 255030000000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
216 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 69 over Brush Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 69 over Brush Creek in Mayes County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 5,750 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,200 by 2042. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesU.S. 69
CrossesBrush Creek
Location5.5 MI N Wagoner C/L
RouteU.S. Route 69
Coordinates36.15003, -95.34187
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,750 (2022)
Projected traffic9,200 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$2.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

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

About 5,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

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

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 69 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.