US Bridges

U.S. 266 over Deep Fork Creek

Good

Okmulgee County, Oklahoma · 4.80 W of JCT US-62 · Structure no. 271060000000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
503 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 266 over Deep Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 266 over Deep Fork Creek in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2042. The structure is 503 ft (153.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesU.S. 266
CrossesDeep Fork Creek
Location4.80 W of JCT US-62
RouteU.S. Route 266
Coordinates35.4787, -95.88453
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length503 ft (153.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2022)
Projected traffic960 by 2042
Trucks14%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$8.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 266 over Deep Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 266 over Deep Fork Creek 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 2023.

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

About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 266 over Deep Fork Creek?

The structure is 503 ft (153.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 266 over Deep Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.