US Bridges

U.S. 169 over Peary Creek

Good

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · .2 S. JCT U.S. 169 / I-44 · Structure no. 266570000000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
103,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 169 over Peary Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 169 over Peary Creek in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 103,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 166,080 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesU.S. 169
CrossesPeary Creek
Location.2 S. JCT U.S. 169 / I-44
RouteU.S. Route 169
Coordinates36.13628, -95.85963
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 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 structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

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

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

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

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

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns U.S. 169 over Peary Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.