US Bridges

6988C over Tivis Creek

Fair

Stephens County, Oklahoma · 0.2 MI N Velma · Structure no. 016970000000000

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,867
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

6988C over Tivis Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 6988C over Tivis Creek in Stephens County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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.

It carries about 3,867 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,187 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries6988C
CrossesTivis Creek
Location0.2 MI N Velma
RouteCounty Highway 6988C
CountyStephens County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.46305, -97.67625
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,867 (2022)
Projected traffic6,187 by 2042
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal 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$276,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 6988C over Tivis Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6988C over Tivis 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 6988C over Tivis Creek carry?

About 3,867 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 6988C over Tivis Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 6988C over Tivis Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.