US Bridges

U.S. 69 over Butler Creek Trib.

Fair

Muskogee County, Oklahoma · 8.0 MI N Mcintosh C/L · Structure no. 194060000000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 69 over Butler Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 69 over Butler Creek Trib. in Muskogee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,800 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 69
CrossesButler Creek Trib.
Location8.0 MI N Mcintosh C/L
RouteU.S. Route 69
CountyMuskogee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.65524, -95.44506
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic15,500 (2022)
Projected traffic24,800 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 69 over Butler Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 69 over Butler Creek Trib. 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 U.S. 69 over Butler Creek Trib. carry?

About 15,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 69 over Butler Creek Trib.?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns U.S. 69 over Butler Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.