US Bridges

U.S. 69 SB over Anderson Creek

Fair

Muskogee County, Oklahoma · 0.7 MI N Mcintosh C/L · Structure no. 194810000000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,450
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 69 SB over Anderson Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 69 SB over Anderson Creek 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 7,450 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,920 by 2042. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU.S. 69 SB
CrossesAnderson Creek
Location0.7 MI N Mcintosh C/L
RouteU.S. Route 69
CountyMuskogee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.56331, -95.49314
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,450 (2022)
Projected traffic11,920 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 69 SB over Anderson Creek built?

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

What condition is U.S. 69 SB over Anderson 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 U.S. 69 SB over Anderson Creek carry?

About 7,450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 69 SB over Anderson Creek?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 69 SB over Anderson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.