US Bridges

Old U.S. 169 over Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · Old US 169 2.9MI N SH 20 · Structure no. 032370000000000

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
444 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old U.S. 169 over Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Old U.S. 169 over Creek 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 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2042. The structure is 444 ft (135.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesOld U.S. 169
CrossesCreek
LocationOld US 169 2.9MI N SH 20
RouteCounty Highway 169
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.39566, -95.79926
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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+10 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length444 ft (135.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic640 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old U.S. 169 over Creek built?

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

What condition is Old U.S. 169 over Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Old U.S. 169 over Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Old U.S. 169 over Creek?

The structure is 444 ft (135.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Old U.S. 169 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.