US Bridges

6304C over Painter Creek

Fair

Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma · 1N & 1.2W of Garden Grove · Structure no. 132910000000000

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,030
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6304C over Painter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 6304C over Painter Creek in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1,030 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,648 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries6304C
CrossesPainter Creek
Location1N & 1.2W of Garden Grove
RouteCounty Highway 6304C
CountyPottawatomie County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.43411, -96.7938
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,030 (2022)
Projected traffic1,648 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 6304C over Painter Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6304C over Painter 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 6304C over Painter Creek carry?

About 1,030 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 6304C over Painter Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns 6304C over Painter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.