US Bridges

Wainwright Rd. over U.S. 69 under

Fair

Muskogee County, Oklahoma · 4.2 MI N Mcintosh C/L · Structure no. 194950000000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
250 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wainwright Rd. over U.S. 69 under is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wainwright Rd. over U.S. 69 under 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesWainwright Rd.
CrossesU.S. 69 under
Location4.2 MI N Mcintosh C/L
RouteCounty Highway 69
Coordinates35.60975, -95.47341
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$2.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wainwright Rd. over U.S. 69 under built?

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

What condition is Wainwright Rd. over U.S. 69 under 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 Wainwright Rd. over U.S. 69 under carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Wainwright Rd. over U.S. 69 under?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Wainwright Rd. over U.S. 69 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.