US Bridges

6310C over South Deer Creek

Good

Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma · 2.6 S & 4.5 W of Dale · Structure no. 221720000000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6310C over South Deer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 6310C over South Deer Creek in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries6310C
CrossesSouth Deer Creek
Location2.6 S & 4.5 W of Dale
RouteCounty Highway 6310C
Coordinates35.35286, -97.12478
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic800 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 6310C over South Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6310C over South Deer Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does 6310C over South Deer Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 6310C over South Deer Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns 6310C over South Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.