US Bridges

6236C over Blue River

Good

Pontotoc County, Oklahoma · 3S & .3E of Fitzhugh · Structure no. 298100000000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
222
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6236C over Blue River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 6236C over Blue River in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 222 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries6236C
CrossesBlue River
Location3S & .3E of Fitzhugh
RouteCounty Highway 6236C
Coordinates34.62222, -96.77139
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic222 (2022)
Projected traffic175 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 6236C over Blue River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6236C 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 6236C over Blue River carry?

About 222 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 6236C over Blue River?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 6236C over Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.