US Bridges

6906C over Little Beaver Creek

FairPosted for load

Stephens County, Oklahoma · 3.9 MI W S Edge Marlow · Structure no. 124420000000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
328
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6906C over Little Beaver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 6906C over Little Beaver Creek in Stephens County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 328 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2042. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries6906C
CrossesLittle Beaver Creek
Location3.9 MI W S Edge Marlow
RouteCounty Highway 6906C
Coordinates34.63788, -98.03497
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating15.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 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 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$651,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 6906C over Little Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6906C over Little Beaver 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 Little Beaver Creek carry?

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

How long is 6906C over Little Beaver Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 6906C over Little Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.