US Bridges

6144C over Wild Horse Creek

FairPosted for load

Pittsburg County, Oklahoma · .9 S .9 E of Blanco · Structure no. 107140000000000

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6144C over Wild Horse Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 6144C over Wild Horse Creek in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries6144C
CrossesWild Horse Creek
Location.9 S .9 E of Blanco
RouteCounty Highway 6144C
Coordinates34.7382, -95.75976
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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$524,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 6144C over Wild Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6144C over Wild Horse Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does 6144C over Wild Horse Creek carry?

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

How long is 6144C over Wild Horse Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 6144C over Wild Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.