US Bridges

Fdr 6026 over Pidgeon Creek

GoodPosted for load

Le Flore County, Oklahoma · 3.4 MI S of HWY 63 · Structure no. 080906000003098

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
92 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1992 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 6026 over Pidgeon Creek is a concrete slab carrying Fdr 6026 over Pidgeon Creek in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesFdr 6026
CrossesPidgeon Creek
Location3.4 MI S of HWY 63
RouteFederal Lands Road 6026
Coordinates34.60652, -94.51804
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.7 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1992)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 6026 over Pidgeon Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 6026 over Pidgeon 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Fdr 6026 over Pidgeon Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Fdr 6026 over Pidgeon Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 6026 over Pidgeon Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.