US Bridges

U.S. 69 over Coal Creek

Fair

Wagoner County, Oklahoma · 6.4 MI N Muskogee CO · Structure no. 179150000000000

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
211 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 69 over Coal Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 69 over Coal Creek in Wagoner County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 55 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,400 by 2042. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 50 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU.S. 69
CrossesCoal Creek
Location6.4 MI N Muskogee CO
RouteU.S. Route 69
CountyWagoner County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.90858, -95.40305
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2022)
Projected traffic10,400 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 69 over Coal Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is U.S. 69 over Coal 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 U.S. 69 over Coal Creek carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 69 over Coal Creek?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 69 over Coal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.