US Bridges

U.S. 69 over Dancing Rabbit Creek

Fair

Pittsburg County, Oklahoma · 0.2 N Indian Nations Tpk · Structure no. 160190000000000

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 69 over Dancing Rabbit Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 69 over Dancing Rabbit Creek in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 61 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 5 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 10,550 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,880 by 2042. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 65 ft wide.

CarriesU.S. 69
CrossesDancing Rabbit Creek
Location0.2 N Indian Nations Tpk
RouteU.S. Route 69
Coordinates34.86472, -95.81107
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,550 (2022)
Projected traffic16,880 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 69 over Dancing Rabbit Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is U.S. 69 over Dancing Rabbit 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 Dancing Rabbit Creek carry?

About 10,550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 69 over Dancing Rabbit Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 69 over Dancing Rabbit Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.