John C. Burton over Creek
Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- John C. Burton over Creek in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 100 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is a city or municipal highway agency.
- It is one of 296 of the 408 inventoried bridges in Pottawatomie County rated fair (72.5%); 25 (6.1%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated August 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete culvert |
| Length | about 28 ft |
| Location | 0.2 Mi E. of Hwy 18 |
| NBI structure number | 177460000000000 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | August 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Oklahoma department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Pottawatomie County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-40 WB over Old U.S. 270 Under | 2018 | 38,000 | Good |
| I-40 EB over Old U.S. 270 Under | 2018 | 38,000 | Good |
| I-40 over Creek | 1961 | 34,400 | Fair |
| I-40 over Deer Creek | 2007 | 34,400 | Good |
| I-40 over Creek | 1962 | 27,900 | Fair |
| I-40 over Creek | 1963 | 20,500 | Fair |
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