US Bridges

S.H. 4 over Deer Creek

Fair

Canadian County, Oklahoma · 0.9 Mi. N. Jct. SH 3 · Structure no. 216480000000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 4 over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 4 over Deer Creek in Canadian County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,720 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 4
CrossesDeer Creek
Location0.9 Mi. N. Jct. SH 3
RouteState Highway 4
CountyCanadian County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.61809, -97.74528
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,700 (2022)
Projected traffic10,720 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 4 over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 4 over Deer 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 May 2023.

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

About 6,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 4 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 4 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.