US Bridges

6338C over Pond Creek

Fair

Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma · 3 S & .3 W of Eason · Structure no. 273320000000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6338C over Pond Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 6338C over Pond Creek in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2042. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries6338C
CrossesPond Creek
Location3 S & .3 W of Eason
RouteCounty Highway 6338C
Coordinates34.97123, -97.1305
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2022)
Projected traffic112 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$917,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 6338C over Pond Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6338C over Pond Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does 6338C over Pond Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 6338C over Pond Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 6338C over Pond Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.