S.H. 6 over Creek

Good

Beckham County, Oklahoma · 0.9 MI N Kiowa C/L · Structure no. 138100000000000

Built: 1957; 68 years old
Condition: Good; inspected January 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 70 ft; 4 main spans
Daily traffic: 840; 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 1957, so it is 68 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 840 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,344 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 174 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 6

CrossesCreek

Location0.9 MI N Kiowa C/L

RouteState Highway 6

CountyBeckham County

StateOklahoma

Coordinates35.12863, -99.36018

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Culvert	8 Very Good	No problems noted.

Last inspectionJanuary 2023

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing

Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria

Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria

Operating rating67.5 US tons

Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete

DeckNot applicable

Main spans4

Design loadHS 20

Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)

Longest span13 ft (4 m)

Deck width174 ft (53 m)

Roadway width99 ft (30.2 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic840 (2022)

Projected traffic1,344 by 2042

Trucks16%

Lanes on structure4

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

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

How long is S.H. 6 over Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 174 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 6 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.