US Bridges

6234C over Blue River

Fair

Pontotoc County, Oklahoma · .4 S & .4 W of Roff · Structure no. 221950000000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
895
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6234C over Blue River is a concrete culvert carrying 6234C over Blue River in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 895 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,432 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries6234C
CrossesBlue River
Location.4 S & .4 W of Roff
RouteCounty Highway 6234C
CountyPontotoc County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.62276, -96.85139
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic895 (2022)
Projected traffic1,432 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 6234C over Blue River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6234C over Blue River 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 6234C over Blue River carry?

About 895 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 6234C over Blue River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns 6234C over Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.