US Bridges

U.S. 69 over Creek

Fair

Muskogee County, Oklahoma · 2.7 MI N JCT US 62 · Structure no. 201560000000000

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 69 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 69 over Creek in Muskogee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 43 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,800 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 69
CrossesCreek
Location2.7 MI N JCT US 62
RouteU.S. Route 69
CountyMuskogee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.79483, -95.40211
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 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 traffic18,000 (2022)
Projected traffic28,800 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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$701,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 69 over Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

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

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 69 over Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns U.S. 69 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.