S.H. 6 over West Elk Creek
GoodBeckham County, Oklahoma · 4.7 MI N S.H. 152 · Structure no. 251280000000000
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 99 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S.H. 6 over West Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 6 over West Elk Creek in Beckham County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,080 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S.H. 6 over West Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is S.H. 6 over West Elk 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 West Elk Creek carry?
About 6,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is S.H. 6 over West Elk Creek?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns S.H. 6 over West Elk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.