US Bridges

6374C over Pond Creek

FairPosted for load

Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma · 1.5 S & .2 W of Wanette · Structure no. 124650000000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6374C over Pond Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 6374C over Pond Creek in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries6374C
CrossesPond Creek
Location1.5 S & .2 W of Wanette
RouteCounty Highway 6374C
CountyPottawatomie County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.94205, -97.03665
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (55 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic400 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$682,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 6374C over Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6374C over Pond 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does 6374C over Pond Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 6374C over Pond Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 6374C over Pond Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.