US Bridges

Old US 169 over Horse Pen Creek

Good

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · Old US 169 1.5 MI N 20 · Structure no. 323060000000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
296 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
249
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US 169 over Horse Pen Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old US 169 over Horse Pen Creek in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 249 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 398 by 2044. The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOld US 169
CrossesHorse Pen Creek
LocationOld US 169 1.5 MI N 20
RouteCounty Highway N4510
Coordinates36.38956, -95.82121
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length296 ft (90.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic249 (2024)
Projected traffic398 by 2044
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old US 169 over Horse Pen Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old US 169 over Horse Pen 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Old US 169 over Horse Pen Creek carry?

About 249 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Old US 169 over Horse Pen Creek?

The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Old US 169 over Horse Pen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.