Old S.H. 72 (S289) over Coweta Creek
PoorPosted for loadWagoner County, Oklahoma · 6.1N of Muskogee CO · Structure no. 012730000000000
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,440
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old S.H. 72 (S289) over Coweta Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Old S.H. 72 (S289) over Coweta Creek in Wagoner County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,440 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,504 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old S.H. 72 (S289) over Coweta Creek built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old S.H. 72 (S289) over Coweta Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Old S.H. 72 (S289) over Coweta Creek carry?
About 3,440 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Old S.H. 72 (S289) over Coweta Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Old S.H. 72 (S289) over Coweta Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.