US Bridges

6138C over Creek

Poor

Pittsburg County, Oklahoma · 10.7 S 1.2 E of Blanco · Structure no. 061390000000000

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6138C over Creek is a concrete slab carrying 6138C over Creek in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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Carries6138C
CrossesCreek
Location10.7 S 1.2 E of Blanco
RouteCounty Highway 6138C
CountyPittsburg County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.59776, -95.75476
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$281,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 6138C over Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6138C over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does 6138C over Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 6138C over Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 6138C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.