US Bridges

6276C over Goose Creek

FairPosted for load

Pontotoc County, Oklahoma · 2.9 S & 1 E of Jesse · Structure no. 299940000000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
135
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6276C over Goose Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 6276C over Goose Creek in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 135 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 216 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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Carries6276C
CrossesGoose Creek
Location2.9 S & 1 E of Jesse
RouteCounty Highway 6276C
CountyPontotoc County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.54028, -96.51194
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2022)
Projected traffic216 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$299,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 6276C over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6276C over Goose 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 6276C over Goose Creek carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 6276C over Goose Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 6276C over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.