US Bridges

U.S. 169 SB over Four Mile Creek

Good

Rogers County, Oklahoma · 9.9S of Nowata C/L · Structure no. 271430000000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 169 SB over Four Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 169 SB over Four Mile Creek in Rogers County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,400 by 2042. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU.S. 169 SB
CrossesFour Mile Creek
Location9.9S of Nowata C/L
RouteU.S. Route 169
CountyRogers County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.464, -95.70723
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2022)
Projected traffic6,400 by 2042
Trucks15%
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$2.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 169 SB over Four Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 169 SB over Four Mile Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

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

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

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

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.