US Bridges

6246C over Spring Brook Creek

Good

Pontotoc County, Oklahoma · .2 S 2 W of Oil Center · Structure no. 304970000000000

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

About this bridge

6246C over Spring Brook Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 6246C over Spring Brook Creek 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 580 by 2042. The structure is 135 ft (41.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries6246C
CrossesSpring Brook Creek
Location.2 S 2 W of Oil Center
RouteCounty Highway 6246C
Coordinates34.865, -96.86028
Functional classRural Local

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 rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length135 ft (41.2 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2022)
Projected traffic580 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 6246C over Spring Brook Creek built?

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

What condition is 6246C over Spring Brook 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 6246C over Spring Brook Creek carry?

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

How long is 6246C over Spring Brook Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 6246C over Spring Brook Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.