US Bridges

6906C over Creek

Fair

Stephens County, Oklahoma · 3.8 MI W S Edge Marlow · Structure no. 088960000000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
328
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6906C over Creek is a concrete slab carrying 6906C over Creek in Stephens County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 328 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries6906C
CrossesCreek
Location3.8 MI W S Edge Marlow
RouteCounty Highway 6906C
CountyStephens County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.63788, -98.03403
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic328 (2022)
Projected traffic525 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$346,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 6906C over Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6906C 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 6906C over Creek carry?

About 328 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 6906C over Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 6906C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.