US Bridges

2606C over Bitter Creek

FairPosted for load

Grady County, Oklahoma · .5 N 6.8 E of Pocasset · Structure no. 022660000000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
213
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2606C over Bitter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 2606C over Bitter Creek in Grady County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 213 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 341 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries2606C
CrossesBitter Creek
Location.5 N 6.8 E of Pocasset
RouteCounty Highway 2606C
Coordinates35.20372, -97.83288
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic213 (2022)
Projected traffic341 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$346,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2606C over Bitter Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2606C over Bitter Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does 2606C over Bitter Creek carry?

About 213 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 2606C over Bitter Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 2606C over Bitter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.