US Bridges

6340C over Creek

Fair

Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma · .3 S & 3.3 W of Asher · Structure no. 281120000000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6340C over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 6340C over Creek in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 5 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries6340C
CrossesCreek
Location.3 S & 3.3 W of Asher
RouteCounty Highway 6340C
CountyPottawatomie County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.98394, -96.98406
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2022)
Projected traffic256 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$491,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 6340C over Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6340C over 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 6340C over Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 6340C over Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 6340C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.