US Bridges

S.H. 6 over Sadler Creek

Good

Beckham County, Oklahoma · 1.7 N JCT S.H. 55 W · Structure no. 264010000000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 6 over Sadler Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 6 over Sadler Creek in Beckham County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,520 by 2042. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesS.H. 6
CrossesSadler Creek
Location1.7 N JCT S.H. 55 W
RouteState Highway 6
CountyBeckham County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.23999, -99.39939
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
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2022)
Projected traffic1,520 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

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

About 950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

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

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 6 over Sadler Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.