S.H. 6 over Creek

Good

Beckham County, Oklahoma · 1.0 MI E JCT U.S. 283 · Structure no. 158860000000000

Built: 1964; 61 years old
Condition: Good; inspected January 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 23 ft; 2 main spans
Daily traffic: 3,300; 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 1964, so it is 61 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,280 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 6

CrossesCreek

Location1.0 MI E JCT U.S. 283

RouteState Highway 6

CountyBeckham County

StateOklahoma

Coordinates35.40714, -99.63767

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Culvert	7 Good	Some minor problems.

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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria

Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating57 US tons

Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete

DeckNot applicable

Main spans2

Design loadHS 20

Structure length23 ft (7 m)

Longest span10 ft (3 m)

Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)

Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2022)

Projected traffic5,280 by 2042

Trucks15%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 1964, making it 61 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 3,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 6 over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 6 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.