US Bridges

Fdr 6022 over Billy Creek

Poor

Le Flore County, Oklahoma · 1.1 MI N of Cty Rt 223 · Structure no. 080906000003096

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
84 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1992 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 6022 over Billy Creek is a concrete slab carrying Fdr 6022 over Billy Creek in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesFdr 6022
CrossesBilly Creek
Location1.1 MI N of Cty Rt 223
RouteFederal Lands Road 6022
Coordinates34.67902, -94.73889
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1992)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 6022 over Billy Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 6022 over Billy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Fdr 6022 over Billy Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Fdr 6022 over Billy Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 6022 over Billy Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.