US Bridges

S.H. 69A over Creek

Good

Ottawa County, Oklahoma · 2 MI.N.S.H.-10 · Structure no. 250570000000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 69A over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 69A over Creek in Ottawa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,600 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 69A
CrossesCreek
Location2 MI.N.S.H.-10
RouteState Highway N4570
CountyOttawa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.89622, -94.84175
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2022)
Projected traffic9,600 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 69A over Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 69A over 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 69A over Creek carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 69A over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns S.H. 69A over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.