US Bridges

6922C over Creek

Good

Stephens County, Oklahoma · 6 MI N 0.5 MI W Alma · Structure no. 243870000000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
338
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6922C over Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 6922C over Creek in Stephens County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 338 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 541 by 2042. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Carries6922C
CrossesCreek
Location6 MI N 0.5 MI W Alma
RouteCounty Highway 6922C
Coordinates34.50709, -97.62558
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic338 (2022)
Projected traffic541 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$668,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 6922C over Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6922C over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does 6922C over Creek carry?

About 338 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 6922C over Creek?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 6922C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.