6182C over Creek

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Pittsburg County, Oklahoma · 2 S of Alderson · Structure no. 196810000000000

Built: 1980; 45 years old
Condition: Good; inspected September 2023
Type: Tee Beam; Prestressed Concrete
Length: 32 ft; 1 main span
Daily traffic: 100; 2022 count
Owner: County; County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6182C over Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 6182C over Creek in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries6182C

CrossesCreek

Location2 S of Alderson

RouteCounty Highway 6182C

CountyPittsburg County

StateOklahoma

Coordinates34.87226, -95.70136

Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Deck	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Superstructure	8 Very Good	No problems noted.
Substructure	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Channel and channel protection	5 Fair	All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.

Last inspectionSeptember 2023

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing

Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria

Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating51 US tons

Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam

MaterialPrestressed Concrete

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans1

Design loadHS 20

Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)

Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)

Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)

Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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$276,000

NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 6182C over Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6182C over 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 6182C over Creek carry?

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

How long is 6182C over Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 6182C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.