US Bridges

6828C over Fields Branch

FairPosted for load

Sequoyah County, Oklahoma · 2.0 MI N of 6828C · Structure no. 041400000000000

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6828C over Fields Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 6828C over Fields Branch in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries6828C
CrossesFields Branch
Location2.0 MI N of 6828C
RouteCounty Highway 6828C
CountySequoyah County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.53855, -94.84941
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating8 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic320 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$270,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 6828C over Fields Branch built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6828C over Fields Branch 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 6828C over Fields Branch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 6828C over Fields Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 6828C over Fields Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.