US Bridges

U.S. 69 over Mud Creek

Fair

Pittsburg County, Oklahoma · 1.6 N JCT US 270 · Structure no. 134700000000000

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 69 over Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 69 over Mud Creek in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 70 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 17,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,480 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesU.S. 69
CrossesMud Creek
Location1.6 N JCT US 270
RouteU.S. Route 69
Coordinates34.94799, -95.72587
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,800 (2022)
Projected traffic28,480 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 69 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is U.S. 69 over Mud 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 69 over Mud Creek carry?

About 17,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 69 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns U.S. 69 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.