US Bridges

6246C over Burros Creek

Fair

Pontotoc County, Oklahoma · .3 N & .5 E of Vanoss · Structure no. 117350000000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6246C over Burros Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 6246C over Burros Creek in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries6246C
CrossesBurros Creek
Location.3 N & .5 E of Vanoss
RouteCounty Highway 6246C
CountyPontotoc County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.76689, -96.86228
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2022)
Projected traffic1,600 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 6246C over Burros Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6246C over Burros 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 6246C over Burros Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 6246C over Burros Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns 6246C over Burros Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.