US Bridges

6254C over Creek

Fair

Pontotoc County, Oklahoma · 2.5 S & 1 W of Pickett · Structure no. 235220000000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,825
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6254C over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 6254C over Creek in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 2,825 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,520 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries6254C
CrossesCreek
Location2.5 S & 1 W of Pickett
RouteCounty Highway 6254C
CountyPontotoc County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.7446, -96.79229
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,825 (2022)
Projected traffic4,520 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$311,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 6254C over Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6254C over 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 6254C over Creek carry?

About 2,825 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 6254C over Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 6254C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.