US Bridges

Old U.S.169(E0430) over Caney River Oflow

PoorClosed to traffic

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · Old US 169 2.7 MI N SH 20 · Structure no. 032330000000000

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
361 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old U.S.169(E0430) over Caney River Oflow is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old U.S.169(E0430) over Caney River Oflow in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 2 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 540 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 864 by 2044. The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOld U.S.169(E0430)
CrossesCaney River Oflow
LocationOld US 169 2.7 MI N SH 20
RouteCounty Highway E0430
Coordinates36.3954, -95.8044
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
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 rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length361 ft (110 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2024)
Projected traffic864 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$985,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old U.S.169(E0430) over Caney River Oflow built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old U.S.169(E0430) over Caney River Oflow 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Old U.S.169(E0430) over Caney River Oflow carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Old U.S.169(E0430) over Caney River Oflow?

The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Old U.S.169(E0430) over Caney River Oflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.