US Bridges

U.S. 69 over Rock Creek

Fair

Pittsburg County, Oklahoma · 7.5 MI N JCT SH 113 · Structure no. 161800000000000

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
423 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 69 over Rock Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 69 over Rock Creek in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2042. The structure is 423 ft (128.9 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesU.S. 69
CrossesRock Creek
Location7.5 MI N JCT SH 113
RouteU.S. Route 69
Coordinates35.10557, -95.69462
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length423 ft (128.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2022)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
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$2.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is U.S. 69 over Rock 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 2024.

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

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

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

The structure is 423 ft (128.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 69 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.