US Bridges

6810C over Little Vian Creek

FairPosted for load

Sequoyah County, Oklahoma · 0.4 MI S of I-40 · Structure no. 151290000000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6810C over Little Vian Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 6810C over Little Vian 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 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2042. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries6810C
CrossesLittle Vian Creek
Location0.4 MI S of I-40
RouteCounty Highway 6810C
CountySequoyah County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.48322, -94.97336
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic720 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$636,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 6810C over Little Vian Creek built?

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

What condition is 6810C 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 6810C over Little Vian Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 6810C over Little Vian Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 6810C over Little Vian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.