US Bridges

Muskogee Tp over Gar Creek

Good

Wagoner County, Oklahoma · 15.36 Mis SE JCT SH51 · Structure no. 172120000000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,800
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Muskogee Tp over Gar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Muskogee Tp over Gar Creek in Wagoner County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 16,800 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,880 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesMuskogee Tp
CrossesGar Creek
Location15.36 Mis SE JCT SH51
Coordinates35.921, -95.56563
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,800 (2022)
Projected traffic26,880 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Muskogee Tp over Gar Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Muskogee Tp over Gar 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Muskogee Tp over Gar Creek carry?

About 16,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Muskogee Tp over Gar Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Muskogee Tp over Gar Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.