US Bridges

6246C over Garr Cutoff

Good

Pontotoc County, Oklahoma · .3 S 2 W of Oil Center · Structure no. 304950000000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
390
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6246C over Garr Cutoff is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 6246C over Garr Cutoff in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 624 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries6246C
CrossesGarr Cutoff
Location.3 S 2 W of Oil Center
RouteCounty Highway 6246C
Coordinates34.86389, -96.86028
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 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 rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length63 ft (19.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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 6246C over Garr Cutoff built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6246C over Garr Cutoff 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 6246C over Garr Cutoff carry?

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

How long is 6246C over Garr Cutoff?

The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 6246C over Garr Cutoff?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.