US Bridges

6780C over Wewoka Creek

FairPosted for load

Seminole County, Oklahoma · .2 S & 1 E of Seminole · Structure no. 107430000000000

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
252 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,025
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

6780C over Wewoka Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 6780C over Wewoka Creek in Seminole County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 1,025 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,208 by 2042. The structure is 252 ft (76.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries6780C
CrossesWewoka Creek
Location.2 S & 1 E of Seminole
RouteCity Street 6780C
Coordinates35.22071, -96.65333
Functional classUrban 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 protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+5 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length252 ft (76.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,025 (2022)
Projected traffic2,208 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal 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$811,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 6780C over Wewoka Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6780C over Wewoka 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 6780C over Wewoka Creek carry?

About 1,025 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 6780C over Wewoka Creek?

The structure is 252 ft (76.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 6780C over Wewoka Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.