US Bridges

U.S. 169 over Clear Creek

Fair

Nowata County, Oklahoma · 14 MI N JCT US 60 · Structure no. 169080000000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 169 over Clear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 169 over Clear Creek in Nowata County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,840 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 169
CrossesClear Creek
Location14 MI N JCT US 60
RouteU.S. Route 169
CountyNowata County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.89976, -95.62883
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 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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2022)
Projected traffic7,840 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 169 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 169 over Clear 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 169 over Clear Creek carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 169 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns U.S. 169 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.