6970C over Creek
FairStephens County, Oklahoma · 0.4 MI N of Loco · Structure no. 137670000000000
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 280
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
6970C over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 6970C over Creek in Stephens County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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.
It carries about 280 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 448 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 6970C over Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is 6970C 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 6970C over Creek carry?
About 280 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is 6970C over Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns 6970C over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.