US Bridges

FAS 6126 over Sassafras Creek

Poor

Pittsburg County, Oklahoma · 2.1 N 5.4 W of Kiowa · Structure no. 100600000000000

Built
1943
82 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 6126 over Sassafras Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 6126 over Sassafras Creek in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 82 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 6126
CrossesSassafras Creek
Location2.1 N 5.4 W of Kiowa
RouteCounty Highway 6126
CountyPittsburg County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.75306, -95.99469
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic320 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 6126 over Sassafras Creek built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is FAS 6126 over Sassafras 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 FAS 6126 over Sassafras Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAS 6126 over Sassafras Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 6126 over Sassafras Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.