US Bridges

6806C over Big Sallisaw Creek

Fair

Sequoyah County, Oklahoma · 10.9 MI SE of SH 82 · Structure no. 249320000000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
427 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6806C over Big Sallisaw Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 6806C over Big Sallisaw Creek in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 427 ft (130.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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Carries6806C
CrossesBig Sallisaw Creek
Location10.9 MI SE of SH 82
RouteCounty Highway 6806C
CountySequoyah County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.58027, -94.828
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length427 ft (130.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$953,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 6806C over Big Sallisaw Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6806C 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 2024.

How much traffic does 6806C over Big Sallisaw Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 6806C over Big Sallisaw Creek?

The structure is 427 ft (130.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns 6806C over Big Sallisaw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.