US Bridges

6368C over Bruno Creek

Poor

Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma · 1.8 N of Sacred Heart · Structure no. 199150000000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
590
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6368C over Bruno Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 6368C over Bruno Creek in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 3 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.

It carries about 590 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 944 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries6368C
CrossesBruno Creek
Location1.8 N of Sacred Heart
RouteCounty Highway 6368C
CountyPottawatomie County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.02815, -96.80995
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic590 (2022)
Projected traffic944 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 6368C over Bruno Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6368C over Bruno 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does 6368C over Bruno Creek carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 6368C over Bruno Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 6368C over Bruno Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.