US Bridges

6372C over Salt Creek

Good

Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma · 2.4 S of Anderson · Structure no. 270510000000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6372C over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 6372C over Salt Creek in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2042. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries6372C
CrossesSalt Creek
Location2.4 S of Anderson
RouteCounty Highway 6372C
Coordinates35.05354, -96.98432
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic320 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$143.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 6372C over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6372C over Salt 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does 6372C over Salt Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 6372C over Salt Creek?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 6372C over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.