US Bridges

IRR 6808C over Little Vian Creek

FairPosted for load

Sequoyah County, Oklahoma · 4.5 MI NE of US 64 · Structure no. 138030000000000

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR 6808C over Little Vian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IRR 6808C over Little Vian Creek in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesIRR 6808C
CrossesLittle Vian Creek
Location4.5 MI NE of US 64
RouteCounty Highway 6808C
CountySequoyah County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.52897, -94.92368
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 IRR 6808C over Little Vian Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR 6808C over Little Vian 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 IRR 6808C over Little Vian Creek carry?

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

How long is IRR 6808C over Little Vian Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns IRR 6808C over Little Vian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.