US Bridges

S.H. 6 over Sadler Creek

Good

Beckham County, Oklahoma · 1.7 N of JCT S.H. 55 · Structure no. 318860000000000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
656 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
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 2020, so it is 5 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 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,100 by 2042. The structure is 656 ft (200 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesS.H. 6
CrossesSadler Creek
Location1.7 N of JCT S.H. 55
RouteState Highway 6
CountyBeckham County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.23958, -99.39976
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.1 US tons
Inventory rating52.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length656 ft (200 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2022)
Projected traffic3,100 by 2042
Trucks20%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2020, making it 5 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 2,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

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

The structure is 656 ft (200 m) long and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 6 over Sadler Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.