6972C over Creek
PoorPosted for loadStephens County, Oklahoma · 1.7 MI W of Velma · Structure no. 018600000000000
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,407
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
6972C over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 6972C over Creek in Stephens County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,407 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,251 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 6972C over Creek built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.
What condition is 6972C over Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does 6972C over Creek carry?
About 1,407 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is 6972C over Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns 6972C over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.