US Bridges

6374C over Creek

Poor

Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma · .5 S & .2 W of Wanette · Structure no. 242350000000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6374C over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 6374C over Creek in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries6374C
CrossesCreek
Location.5 S & .2 W of Wanette
RouteCounty Highway 6374C
CountyPottawatomie County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.95752, -97.03689
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 inspectionFebruary 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
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 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 6374C over Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6374C over 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does 6374C over Creek carry?

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

How long is 6374C over Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns 6374C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.