US Bridges

6246C over Creek

Fair

Pontotoc County, Oklahoma · .5 S 2 W of Oil Center · Structure no. 304940000000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
390
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6246C over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 6246C over Creek in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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.

It carries about 390 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 624 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries6246C
CrossesCreek
Location.5 S 2 W of Oil Center
RouteCounty Highway 6246C
CountyPontotoc County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.86139, -96.86028
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2022)
Projected traffic624 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$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 6246C over Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6246C over 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 6246C over Creek carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 6246C over Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns 6246C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.