U.S. 169 over Opossum Creek Overflow
GoodNowata County, Oklahoma · 17 N of JCT U.S. 60 · Structure no. 309860000000000
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 145 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. 169 over Opossum Creek Overflow is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 169 over Opossum Creek Overflow in Nowata County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,120 by 2042. The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long and 47 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. 169 over Opossum Creek Overflow built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is U.S. 169 over Opossum Creek Overflow in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does U.S. 169 over Opossum Creek Overflow carry?
About 5,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is U.S. 169 over Opossum Creek Overflow?
The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. 169 over Opossum Creek Overflow?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.