US Bridges

Muskogee Tp over Spaniard Creek

Fair

Muskogee County, Oklahoma · 10 Mis NE JCT I-40 · Structure no. 173300000000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
208 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,700
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Muskogee Tp over Spaniard Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Muskogee Tp over Spaniard Creek in Muskogee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,720 by 2042. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesMuskogee Tp
CrossesSpaniard Creek
Location10 Mis NE JCT I-40
CountyMuskogee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.60062, -95.27246
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,700 (2022)
Projected traffic10,720 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Muskogee Tp over Spaniard Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Muskogee Tp over Spaniard 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Muskogee Tp over Spaniard Creek carry?

About 6,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Muskogee Tp over Spaniard Creek?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Muskogee Tp over Spaniard Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.