US Bridges

S.H. 72 over Bluff Creek

Fair

Wagoner County, Oklahoma · 1.3 MI N Muskogee CO · Structure no. 156670000000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 72 over Bluff Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 72 over Bluff Creek in Wagoner County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,280 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 72
CrossesBluff Creek
Location1.3 MI N Muskogee CO
RouteState Highway 72
CountyWagoner County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.87216, -95.66748
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating99.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2022)
Projected traffic5,280 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 72 over Bluff Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 72 over Bluff Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 72 over Bluff Creek carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 72 over Bluff Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 72 over Bluff Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.