US Bridges

S.H. 165 over Coata Creek

Fair

Muskogee County, Oklahoma · 1.0 MI E US 64 Bus · Structure no. 180160000000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 165 over Coata Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 165 over Coata Creek in Muskogee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 12,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,160 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 165
CrossesCoata Creek
Location1.0 MI E US 64 Bus
RouteState Highway 165
CountyMuskogee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.711, -95.36131
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionMay 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 adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,600 (2022)
Projected traffic20,160 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 165 over Coata 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 165 over Coata Creek carry?

About 12,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns S.H. 165 over Coata Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.