US Bridges

6442C over Dumpling Creek

Fair

Pushmataha County, Oklahoma · 3.4 S 2. W of Antlers · Structure no. 105290000000000

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6442C over Dumpling Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 6442C over Dumpling Creek in Pushmataha County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries6442C
CrossesDumpling Creek
Location3.4 S 2. W of Antlers
RouteCounty Highway 6442C
CountyPushmataha County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.17938, -95.65738
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 6442C over Dumpling Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6442C over Dumpling 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 6442C over Dumpling Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 6442C over Dumpling Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 6442C over Dumpling Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.