US Bridges

6732C over Sand Creek

Poor

Seminole County, Oklahoma · 3.5 N & 2 W of Sasakwa · Structure no. 004510000000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6732C over Sand Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 6732C over Sand Creek in Seminole County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries6732C
CrossesSand Creek
Location3.5 N & 2 W of Sasakwa
RouteCounty Highway 6732C
Coordinates34.99985, -96.56126
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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$403,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 6732C over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6732C over Sand Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does 6732C over Sand Creek carry?

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

How long is 6732C over Sand Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 6732C over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.