US Bridges

6242C over Creek

Fair

Pontotoc County, Oklahoma · 4.5S & 2.3W of Fittstown · Structure no. 080180000000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
155
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6242C over Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 6242C over Creek in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 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 155 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 248 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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Carries6242C
CrossesCreek
Location4.5S & 2.3W of Fittstown
RouteCounty Highway 6242C
CountyPontotoc County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.54926, -96.67434
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2022)
Projected traffic248 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 6242C over Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6242C 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 6242C over Creek carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 6242C over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 6242C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.