US Bridges

IRR 6844C over Creek

GoodPosted for load

Sequoyah County, Oklahoma · 3.3 MI NE of 6806C · Structure no. 147190000000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR 6844C over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IRR 6844C over Creek in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. 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 23 ft (7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesIRR 6844C
CrossesCreek
Location3.3 MI NE of 6806C
RouteCounty Highway 6844C
Coordinates35.6257, -94.80891
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 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 6844C over Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR 6844C over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does IRR 6844C over Creek carry?

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

How long is IRR 6844C over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns IRR 6844C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.