U.S. 69 over Tar Creek
GoodOttawa County, Oklahoma · 7.7 N. U.S. 59 · Structure no. 298900000000000
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 215 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. 69 over Tar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 69 over Tar Creek in Ottawa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,440 by 2042. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. 69 over Tar Creek built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is U.S. 69 over Tar 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 U.S. 69 over Tar Creek carry?
About 8,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is U.S. 69 over Tar Creek?
The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. 69 over Tar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.