US Bridges

6230C over Buck Creek

Fair

Pontotoc County, Oklahoma · 2.9 N & .8 W of Stonewall · Structure no. 107130000000000

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6230C over Buck Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 6230C over Buck Creek in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2042. The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries6230C
CrossesBuck Creek
Location2.9 N & .8 W of Stonewall
RouteCounty Highway 6230C
Coordinates34.69454, -96.54182
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic480 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$524,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 6230C over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6230C over Buck 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 Buck Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 6230C over Buck Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 6230C over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.