US Bridges

6222C over Leader Creek

Good

Pontotoc County, Oklahoma · 2 W of Jaydee · Structure no. 222550000000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
235
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6222C over Leader Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 6222C over Leader Creek 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 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 235 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 376 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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Carries6222C
CrossesLeader Creek
Location2 W of Jaydee
RouteCounty Highway 6222C
CountyPontotoc County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.75278, -96.47379
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic235 (2022)
Projected traffic376 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$350,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 6222C over Leader Creek built?

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

What condition is 6222C over Leader 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 6222C over Leader Creek carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 6222C over Leader Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 6222C over Leader Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.