US Bridges

S.H. 66 NB over Bird Creek & Rd. under

Poor

Rogers County, Oklahoma · 3.3 MI N JCT I-44 · Structure no. 136880000000000

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
825 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 66 NB over Bird Creek & Rd. under is a steel truss - thru carrying S.H. 66 NB over Bird Creek & Rd. under in Rogers County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 69 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 6,750 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,800 by 2042. The structure is 825 ft (251.4 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesS.H. 66 NB
CrossesBird Creek & Rd. under
Location3.3 MI N JCT I-44
RouteState Highway 66
CountyRogers County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.20811, -95.72492
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length825 ft (251.4 m)
Longest span210 ft (64 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,750 (2022)
Projected traffic10,800 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$8.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 66 NB over Bird Creek & Rd. under built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is S.H. 66 NB over Bird Creek & Rd. under in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 66 NB over Bird Creek & Rd. under carry?

About 6,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 66 NB over Bird Creek & Rd. under?

The structure is 825 ft (251.4 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (64 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 66 NB over Bird Creek & Rd. under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.