US Bridges

S.H. 6 over Creek

Good

Beckham County, Oklahoma · 4.3 MI N JCT S.H. 55 · Structure no. 090430000000000

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 6 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 6 over Creek in Beckham County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 85 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,040 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 177 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 6
CrossesCreek
Location4.3 MI N JCT S.H. 55
RouteState Highway 6
CountyBeckham County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.27787, -99.39976
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width177 ft (53.9 m)
Roadway width175 ft (53.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2022)
Projected traffic3,040 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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. 6 over Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is S.H. 6 over 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 6 over Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 6 over Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 177 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 6 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.