US Bridges

S.H. 72 over Coweta Creek

Fair

Wagoner County, Oklahoma · 0.4 MI S W Coweta · Structure no. 257550000000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
362 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 72 over Coweta Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 72 over Coweta Creek in Wagoner County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,720 by 2042. The structure is 362 ft (110.2 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 72
CrossesCoweta Creek
Location0.4 MI S W Coweta
RouteState Highway 72
CountyWagoner County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.93447, -95.65303
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length362 ft (110.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2022)
Projected traffic6,720 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 km)
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$4.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 72 over Coweta 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 Coweta Creek carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 362 ft (110.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 72 over Coweta Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.