U.S. 169 over Bird Creek
GoodTulsa County, Oklahoma · 6.97 N I-244 Interchange · Structure no. 311780000000000
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 423 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 57,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. 169 over Bird Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 169 over Bird Creek in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 57,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,800 by 2042. The structure is 423 ft (128.9 m) long and 146 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. 169 over Bird Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is U.S. 169 over Bird 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does U.S. 169 over Bird Creek carry?
About 57,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is U.S. 169 over Bird Creek?
The structure is 423 ft (128.9 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 146 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. 169 over Bird Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.