US Bridges

6846C over Creek

FairPosted for load

Sequoyah County, Oklahoma · 1.3 MI NW of Henderson · Structure no. 036530000000000

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6846C over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 6846C over Creek in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries6846C
CrossesCreek
Location1.3 MI NW of Henderson
RouteCounty Highway 6846C
CountySequoyah County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.63779, -94.82865
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating23.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic640 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 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 6846C over Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6846C 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 6846C over Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 6846C over Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 6846C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.