US Bridges

6254C over Sandy Creek

Good

Pontotoc County, Oklahoma · 1.8 S & 1 W of Pickett · Structure no. 267270000000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,825
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6254C over Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 6254C over Sandy Creek in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 2,825 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,520 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries6254C
CrossesSandy Creek
Location1.8 S & 1 W of Pickett
RouteCounty Highway 6254C
Coordinates34.75486, -96.79241
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.
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.7 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 traffic2,825 (2022)
Projected traffic4,520 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 6254C over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6254C over Sandy 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 6254C over Sandy Creek carry?

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

How long is 6254C over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 6254C over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.