US Bridges

U.S. 169 over Lhaikey Creek&bike Path

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 1.3 MI E Turnpike · Structure no. 243180000000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
289 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
43,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 169 over Lhaikey Creek&bike Path is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 169 over Lhaikey Creek&bike Path in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 43,750 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,000 by 2042. The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long and 71 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU.S. 169
CrossesLhaikey Creek&bike Path
Location1.3 MI E Turnpike
RouteU.S. Route 169
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.02789, -95.86434
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
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length289 ft (88.1 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,750 (2022)
Projected traffic70,000 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
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$5.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 169 over Lhaikey Creek&bike Path built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 169 over Lhaikey Creek&bike Path 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 Lhaikey Creek&bike Path carry?

About 43,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 169 over Lhaikey Creek&bike Path?

The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 169 over Lhaikey Creek&bike Path?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.