US Bridges

6260C over Little Sandy Creek

Good

Pontotoc County, Oklahoma · .6 S of Hird · Structure no. 296800000000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,884
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6260C over Little Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 6260C over Little Sandy Creek in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,884 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2042. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries6260C
CrossesLittle Sandy Creek
Location.6 S of Hird
RouteCounty Highway 6260C
Coordinates34.80139, -96.65222
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,884 (2022)
Projected traffic1,400 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 6260C over Little Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6260C over Little 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 6260C over Little Sandy Creek carry?

About 1,884 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 6260C over Little Sandy Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 6260C over Little Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.