US Bridges

6316C over Squirrel Creek

Fair

Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma · 1S & 2.3E of Bethel Acre · Structure no. 092500000000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6316C over Squirrel Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 6316C over Squirrel 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 6 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries6316C
CrossesSquirrel Creek
Location1S & 2.3E of Bethel Acre
RouteCounty Highway 6316C
CountyPottawatomie County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.30417, -96.97719
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2022)
Projected traffic8,000 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$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 6316C over Squirrel Creek built?

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

What condition is 6316C over Squirrel 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 6316C over Squirrel Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 6316C over Squirrel Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 6316C over Squirrel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.