6338C over Creek
PoorPosted for loadPottawatomie County, Oklahoma · .6 N & .2 W of Wanette · Structure no. 091490000000000
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
6338C over Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying 6338C over Creek in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 6338C over Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is 6338C over Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does 6338C over Creek carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 6338C over Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns 6338C over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.