US Bridges

6710C over Creek

FairPosted for load

Seminole County, Oklahoma · 3 S & .1 W of Sylvian · Structure no. 029410000000000

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6710C over Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 6710C over Creek in Seminole County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 95 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries6710C
CrossesCreek
Location3 S & .1 W of Sylvian
RouteCounty Highway 6710C
CountySeminole County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.30448, -96.56691
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2022)
Projected traffic1,200 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$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 6710C over Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is 6710C 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 6710C over Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 6710C over Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 6710C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.