US Bridges

6116C over Gin Pond Creek

Good

Pittsburg County, Oklahoma · 1.5 N .5 E of Scipio · Structure no. 249830000000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6116C over Gin Pond Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 6116C over Gin Pond Creek in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries6116C
CrossesGin Pond Creek
Location1.5 N .5 E of Scipio
RouteCounty Highway 6116C
Coordinates35.07275, -95.94836
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.8 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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$454,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 6116C over Gin Pond Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6116C over Gin Pond 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 6116C over Gin Pond Creek carry?

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

How long is 6116C over Gin Pond Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 6116C over Gin Pond Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.