US Bridges

6918C over Little Beaver Creek Ofl

FairPosted for load

Stephens County, Oklahoma · 9.0 MI N of Duncan · Structure no. 094950000000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
161 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6918C over Little Beaver Creek Ofl is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 6918C over Little Beaver Creek Ofl 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 210 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2042. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries6918C
CrossesLittle Beaver Creek Ofl
Location9.0 MI N of Duncan
RouteCounty Highway 6913
CountyStephens County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.49261, -98.12072
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2022)
Projected traffic336 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$636,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 6918C over Little Beaver Creek Ofl built?

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

What condition is 6918C over Little Beaver Creek Ofl 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 6918C over Little Beaver Creek Ofl carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 6918C over Little Beaver Creek Ofl?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 6918C over Little Beaver Creek Ofl?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.