US Bridges

S.H. 6 over Sandy Creek

Good

Jackson County, Oklahoma · 5.7 MI NE of Tex St. Line · Structure no. 302080000000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
434 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
470
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 6 over Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 6 over Sandy Creek in Jackson County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 752 by 2042. The structure is 434 ft (132.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 92 mi (148 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 6
CrossesSandy Creek
Location5.7 MI NE of Tex St. Line
RouteState Highway 6
CountyJackson County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.46401, -99.66363
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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length434 ft (132.3 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2022)
Projected traffic752 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed92 mi (148 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 6 over Sandy 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 6 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

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

The structure is 434 ft (132.3 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 6 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.