US Bridges

S.H. 6 over Gypsum Creek

Good

Jackson County, Oklahoma · 1.2 NE JCT S.H. 34 · Structure no. 328350000000000

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
345 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 6 over Gypsum Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 6 over Gypsum Creek in Jackson County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2043. The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesS.H. 6
CrossesGypsum Creek
Location1.2 NE JCT S.H. 34
RouteState Highway 6
Coordinates34.52115, -99.54436
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 inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length345 ft (105.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2023)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2043
Trucks26%
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 Gypsum Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 6 over Gypsum 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 July 2024.

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

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

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

The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 6 over Gypsum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.