US Bridges

6214C over Turkey Creek

Fair

Pontotoc County, Oklahoma · .3N & 1.7E of Union Hill · Structure no. 281980000000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6214C over Turkey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 6214C over Turkey Creek in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries6214C
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location.3N & 1.7E of Union Hill
RouteCounty Highway 6214C
CountyPontotoc County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.82548, -96.73948
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic240 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$546,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 6214C over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6214C over Turkey 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 6214C over Turkey Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 6214C over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 6214C over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.