6242C over Blue River
GoodPontotoc County, Oklahoma · 4.5S & 3.3W of Fittstown · Structure no. 226560000000000
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 188 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 155
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
6242C over Blue River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 6242C over Blue River in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 155 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 248 by 2042. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 6242C over Blue River built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is 6242C over Blue River 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 6242C over Blue River carry?
About 155 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is 6242C over Blue River?
The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns 6242C over Blue River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.