US Bridges

6812C over Big Sallisaw Creek

FairPosted for load

Sequoyah County, Oklahoma · 0.9 MI E of 6828C · Structure no. 165950000000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
207 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6812C over Big Sallisaw Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 6812C over Big Sallisaw Creek in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2042. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries6812C
CrossesBig Sallisaw Creek
Location0.9 MI E of 6828C
RouteCounty Highway 6812C
CountySequoyah County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.50708, -94.83355
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.
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic480 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$727,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 6812C over Big Sallisaw Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6812C over Big Sallisaw 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 2023.

How much traffic does 6812C over Big Sallisaw Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 6812C over Big Sallisaw Creek?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 6812C over Big Sallisaw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.