US Bridges

6238C over Clear Boggy Creek

Good

Pontotoc County, Oklahoma · .4 W of Frisco · Structure no. 216620000000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6238C over Clear Boggy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 6238C over Clear Boggy Creek in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 310 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 496 by 2042. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries6238C
CrossesClear Boggy Creek
Location.4 W of Frisco
RouteCounty Highway 6238C
Coordinates34.65073, -96.58574
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2022)
Projected traffic496 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$653,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 6238C over Clear Boggy Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6238C over Clear Boggy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does 6238C over Clear Boggy Creek carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 6238C over Clear Boggy Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 6238C over Clear Boggy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.