US Bridges

6162C over Big Wild Horse Creek

Good

Pittsburg County, Oklahoma · 4. E 2.7 N of Arpelar · Structure no. 245790000000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6162C over Big Wild Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 6162C over Big Wild Horse Creek in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2042. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Carries6162C
CrossesBig Wild Horse Creek
Location4. E 2.7 N of Arpelar
RouteCounty Highway 6162C
Coordinates34.98073, -95.89507
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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2022)
Projected traffic192 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$650,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 6162C over Big Wild Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6162C over Big Wild Horse 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 6162C over Big Wild Horse Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 6162C over Big Wild Horse Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 6162C over Big Wild Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.