6270C over Buck Creek
PoorPosted for loadPontotoc County, Oklahoma · .4 N & .1 W of Stonewall · Structure no. 015420000000000
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 255
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
6270C over Buck Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 6270C over Buck Creek in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 255 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 408 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 6270C over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is 6270C over Buck 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does 6270C over Buck Creek carry?
About 255 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is 6270C over Buck Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns 6270C over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.