US Bridges

S.H. 72 over Coal Creek

Good

Muskogee County, Oklahoma · 1.3 MI N JCT US 64 · Structure no. 160350000000000

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 72 over Coal Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 72 over Coal Creek in Muskogee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 61 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,120 by 2042. The structure is 136 ft (41.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 72
CrossesCoal Creek
Location1.3 MI N JCT US 64
RouteState Highway 72
CountyMuskogee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.84275, -95.67751
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length136 ft (41.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2022)
Projected traffic5,120 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 72 over Coal Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is S.H. 72 over Coal Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 72 over Coal Creek carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 72 over Coal Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 72 over Coal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.