US Bridges

6846C over Creek

GoodPosted for load

Sequoyah County, Oklahoma · 1.0 MI NW of Henderson · Structure no. 182170000000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6846C over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 6846C over Creek in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 7 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries6846C
CrossesCreek
Location1.0 MI NW of Henderson
RouteCounty Highway 6846C
Coordinates35.63395, -94.82681
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 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 6846C over Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6846C 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 6846C over Creek carry?

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

How long is 6846C over Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 6846C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.