US Bridges

S.H. 6 over Starvation Creek

Good

Beckham County, Oklahoma · 4.6 MI E JCT S.H. 152 · Structure no. 109420000000000

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
161 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 6 over Starvation Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 6 over Starvation Creek in Beckham County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 77 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,520 by 2042. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 6
CrossesStarvation Creek
Location4.6 MI E JCT S.H. 152
RouteState Highway 6
CountyBeckham County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.41118, -99.76176
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2022)
Projected traffic3,520 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 6 over Starvation Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is S.H. 6 over Starvation 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 Starvation Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 6 over Starvation Creek?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 6 over Starvation Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.