US Bridges

S.H. 165 over Coata Creek

Fair

Muskogee County, Oklahoma · 1.4 MI E US 64 · Structure no. 215240000000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,200
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 1987, so it is 38 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 8,200 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,120 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 165
CrossesCoata Creek
Location1.4 MI E US 64
RouteState Highway 165
CountyMuskogee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.71113, -95.35508
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 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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,200 (2022)
Projected traffic13,120 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1987, making it 38 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 June 2023.

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

About 8,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

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

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns S.H. 165 over Coata Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.