US Bridges

U.S. 266 over Coal Creek

Fair

Okmulgee County, Oklahoma · 0.48 E JCT US-62 · Structure no. 037820000000000

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 266 over Coal Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 266 over Coal Creek in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,400 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 266
CrossesCoal Creek
Location0.48 E JCT US-62
RouteU.S. Route 266
CountyOkmulgee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.45834, -95.95404
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2022)
Projected traffic6,400 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 266 over Coal Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 266 over Coal 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 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 266 over Coal Creek carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 266 over Coal Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 266 over Coal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.