US Bridges

U.S. 69 over Dancing Rabbit Creek

Fair

Pittsburg County, Oklahoma · 0.2 N Indian Nations Tpk · Structure no. 174650000000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,650
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 69 over Dancing Rabbit Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 69 over Dancing Rabbit Creek in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 10,650 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,040 by 2042. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 53 ft wide.

CarriesU.S. 69
CrossesDancing Rabbit Creek
Location0.2 N Indian Nations Tpk
RouteU.S. Route 69
Coordinates34.86477, -95.81037
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,650 (2022)
Projected traffic17,040 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$2.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

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 10,650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

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

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.