US Bridges

6318C over Creek

Good

Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma · 2.5N & 1.7W of Earlsboro · Structure no. 254300000000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
610
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6318C over Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 6318C over Creek in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 610 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 976 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries6318C
CrossesCreek
Location2.5N & 1.7W of Earlsboro
RouteCounty Highway 6318C
Coordinates35.30411, -96.8336
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2022)
Projected traffic976 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$362,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 6318C over Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6318C over 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 6318C over Creek carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 6318C over Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 6318C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.