US Bridges

S.H. 165 over Treaty Creek

Fair

Muskogee County, Oklahoma · 0.9 MI S JCT US 62 · Structure no. 173840000000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 165 over Treaty Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 165 over Treaty Creek in Muskogee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 18,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,760 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 165
CrossesTreaty Creek
Location0.9 MI S JCT US 62
RouteState Highway 165
CountyMuskogee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.75804, -95.31015
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating100 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,600 (2022)
Projected traffic29,760 by 2042
Trucks8%
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$915,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 165 over Treaty Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 165 over Treaty 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 S.H. 165 over Treaty Creek carry?

About 18,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 165 over Treaty Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns S.H. 165 over Treaty Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.