US Bridges

6920C over Creek

FairPosted for load

Stephens County, Oklahoma · 9.7 MI W of Velma · Structure no. 015130000000000

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
904
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6920C over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 6920C over Creek in Stephens County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 904 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,446 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries6920C
CrossesCreek
Location9.7 MI W of Velma
RouteCounty Highway 6911
CountyStephens County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.49264, -97.81781
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic904 (2022)
Projected traffic1,446 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 6920C over Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6920C over 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 6920C over Creek carry?

About 904 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 6920C over Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 6920C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.