US Bridges

U.S. 169 NB over Four Mile Creek

Fair

Rogers County, Oklahoma · 2.7 MI N Co.Line. · Structure no. 252550000000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
228 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,050
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 169 NB over Four Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 169 NB over Four Mile Creek in Rogers County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 5,050 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,080 by 2042. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU.S. 169 NB
CrossesFour Mile Creek
Location2.7 MI N Co.Line.
RouteU.S. Route 169
CountyRogers County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.42472, -95.71573
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,050 (2022)
Projected traffic8,080 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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. 169 NB over Four Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 169 NB over Four Mile 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 169 NB over Four Mile Creek carry?

About 5,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 169 NB over Four Mile Creek?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 169 NB over Four Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.