6918C over Little Beaver Creek
PoorPosted for loadStephens County, Oklahoma · 8.5 MI W of Duncan · Structure no. 095220000000000
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 226 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 210
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
6918C over Little Beaver Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying 6918C over Little Beaver 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 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2042. The structure is 226 ft (68.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 6918C over Little Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is 6918C over Little Beaver 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does 6918C over Little Beaver Creek carry?
About 210 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is 6918C over Little Beaver Creek?
The structure is 226 ft (68.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns 6918C over Little Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.