US Bridges

6230C over Creek

Fair

Pontotoc County, Oklahoma · .4 S & 1.1 W of Lula · Structure no. 047310000000000

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
265
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6230C over Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 6230C over Creek in Pontotoc 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 265 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 424 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries6230C
CrossesCreek
Location.4 S & 1.1 W of Lula
RouteCounty Highway 6230C
Coordinates34.69456, -96.45074
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic265 (2022)
Projected traffic424 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$246,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 6230C over Creek built?

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

What condition is 6230C over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does 6230C over Creek carry?

About 265 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 6230C over Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 6230C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.