Old U.S. 69 over Wayside Creek
FairPosted for loadMuskogee County, Oklahoma · 0.6 MI NE Mcintosh C/L · Structure no. 031220000000000
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1966
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 106 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old U.S. 69 over Wayside Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old U.S. 69 over Wayside Creek in Muskogee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 95 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2042. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old U.S. 69 over Wayside Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.
What condition is Old U.S. 69 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Old U.S. 69 over Wayside Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Old U.S. 69 over Wayside Creek?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Old U.S. 69 over Wayside Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.