US Bridges

U.S. 69 over Coody Creek

Fair

Muskogee County, Oklahoma · 14.1 MI NE C/L · Structure no. 127880000000000

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 69 over Coody Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 69 over Coody Creek in Muskogee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 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 17,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,520 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesU.S. 69
CrossesCoody Creek
Location14.1 MI NE C/L
RouteU.S. Route 69
Coordinates35.73464, -95.40234
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,200 (2022)
Projected traffic27,520 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$942,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 69 over Coody 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 June 2023.

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

About 17,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns U.S. 69 over Coody Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.