US Bridges

S.H. 4 over Mustang Creek Trib.

Good

Canadian County, Oklahoma · 1.5 MI N of SH 152 · Structure no. 204540000000000

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 4 over Mustang Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 4 over Mustang Creek Trib. in Canadian County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 42 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 16,400 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,240 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 4
CrossesMustang Creek Trib.
Location1.5 MI N of SH 152
RouteState Highway 4
CountyCanadian County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.41456, -97.72438
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,400 (2022)
Projected traffic26,240 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 4 over Mustang Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is S.H. 4 over Mustang Creek Trib. 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 4 over Mustang Creek Trib. carry?

About 16,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 4 over Mustang Creek Trib.?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns S.H. 4 over Mustang Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.