US Bridges

6214C over Sandy Creek

Good

Pontotoc County, Oklahoma · .7 S 3.6 E of Union Hill · Structure no. 000150000000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6214C over Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 6214C over Sandy Creek in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries6214C
CrossesSandy Creek
Location.7 S 3.6 E of Union Hill
RouteCounty Highway 6214C
Coordinates34.81085, -96.70589
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$714,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 6214C over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6214C over Sandy 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 6214C over Sandy Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 6214C over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 6214C over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.