US Bridges

U.S. 169 over Mingo Creek

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 2.0 MI N 51 St. · Structure no. 191960000000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
103,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 169 over Mingo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 169 over Mingo Creek in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 103,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 166,080 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 169
CrossesMingo Creek
Location2.0 MI N 51 St.
RouteU.S. Route 169
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.11879, -95.86083
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103,800 (2022)
Projected traffic166,080 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure14
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$5.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 169 over Mingo 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 September 2024.

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

About 103,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

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

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns U.S. 169 over Mingo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.