US Bridges

FAS 6105 over Gaines Creek

Fair

Pittsburg County, Oklahoma · 1.6 MI W of Adamson · Structure no. 158570000000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
366 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 6105 over Gaines Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 6105 over Gaines Creek in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2042. The structure is 366 ft (111.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 6105
CrossesGaines Creek
Location1.6 MI W of Adamson
RouteCounty Highway 6105
CountyPittsburg County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.92523, -95.5706
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length366 ft (111.6 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic480 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$992,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 6105 over Gaines Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 6105 over Gaines 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 FAS 6105 over Gaines Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAS 6105 over Gaines Creek?

The structure is 366 ft (111.6 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 6105 over Gaines Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.