US Bridges

U.S. 69 SB over Arkansas Riv./ Srvc. Rd.

Fair

Muskogee County, Oklahoma · 3.5 MI N JCT US 62 W · Structure no. 224250000000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,700 ft
27 main spans
Daily traffic
8,550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 69 SB over Arkansas Riv./ Srvc. Rd. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 69 SB over Arkansas Riv./ Srvc. Rd. in Muskogee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5 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 8,550 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,680 by 2042. The structure is 2,700 ft (823 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU.S. 69 SB
CrossesArkansas Riv./ Srvc. Rd.
Location3.5 MI N JCT US 62 W
RouteU.S. Route 69
CountyMuskogee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.80397, -95.40212
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans27
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,700 ft (823 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,550 (2022)
Projected traffic13,680 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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$13.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 69 SB over Arkansas Riv./ Srvc. Rd. built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 69 SB over Arkansas Riv./ Srvc. Rd. 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 69 SB over Arkansas Riv./ Srvc. Rd. carry?

About 8,550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 69 SB over Arkansas Riv./ Srvc. Rd.?

The structure is 2,700 ft (823 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 69 SB over Arkansas Riv./ Srvc. Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.