US Bridges

6308C over Creek

Fair

Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma · 3 S & 2.3 E of Hazel Dell · Structure no. 079880000000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6308C over Creek is a concrete slab carrying 6308C over Creek in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,120 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries6308C
CrossesCreek
Location3 S & 2.3 E of Hazel Dell
RouteCounty Highway 6308C
CountyPottawatomie County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.40545, -96.95916
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2022)
Projected traffic1,120 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$236,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 6308C over Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6308C over 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 6308C over Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 6308C over Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 6308C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.