US Bridges

6960C over Creek

Fair

Stephens County, Oklahoma · 0.5 MI E 0.5 S of Bray · Structure no. 061360000000000

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
144
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6960C over Creek is a concrete slab carrying 6960C over Creek in Stephens County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 144 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries6960C
CrossesCreek
Location0.5 MI E 0.5 S of Bray
RouteCounty Highway 6915
CountyStephens County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.63081, -97.80901
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144 (2022)
Projected traffic230 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$294,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 6960C over Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6960C 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 6960C over Creek carry?

About 144 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 6960C over Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 6960C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.