US Bridges

Muskogee Tp over Arkansas River

Good

Muskogee County, Oklahoma · 1.5 Mis N. JCT US 62 · Structure no. 173590000000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
1,756 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
18,400
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Muskogee Tp over Arkansas River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Muskogee Tp over Arkansas River 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,440 by 2042. The structure is 1,756 ft (535.2 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesMuskogee Tp
CrossesArkansas River
Location1.5 Mis N. JCT US 62
Coordinates35.79425, -95.31473
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans18
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,756 ft (535.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,400 (2022)
Projected traffic29,440 by 2042
Trucks8%
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$7.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Muskogee Tp over Arkansas River built?

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

What condition is Muskogee Tp over Arkansas River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Muskogee Tp over Arkansas River carry?

About 18,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Muskogee Tp over Arkansas River?

The structure is 1,756 ft (535.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Muskogee Tp over Arkansas River?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.