6978C over Salt Creek
PoorPosted for loadStephens County, Oklahoma · 12.0 MI E Bray · Structure no. 067180000000000
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
6978C over Salt Creek is a concrete slab carrying 6978C over Salt Creek in Stephens County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 6978C over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is 6978C over Salt 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 6978C over Salt Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is 6978C over Salt Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns 6978C over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.