US Bridges

6932C over East Mud Creek

Fair

Stephens County, Oklahoma · 3.2 MI E Comanche · Structure no. 234700000000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
181
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6932C over East Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 6932C over East Mud Creek in Stephens County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 181 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2042. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries6932C
CrossesEast Mud Creek
Location3.2 MI E Comanche
RouteCounty Highway 6908
Coordinates34.37641, -97.78825
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic181 (2022)
Projected traffic290 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$658,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 6932C over East Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6932C over East Mud 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 6932C over East Mud Creek carry?

About 181 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 6932C over East Mud Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 6932C over East Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.