US Bridges

N4342 Lona Valley over Little Beaver Creek

Good

Haskell County, Oklahoma · 3.4 NE SH 31 · Structure no. 328240000000000

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N4342 Lona Valley over Little Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N4342 Lona Valley over Little Beaver Creek in Haskell County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesN4342 Lona Valley
CrossesLittle Beaver Creek
Location3.4 NE SH 31
RouteCounty Highway N4342
Coordinates35.16418, -95.29259
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic320 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 N4342 Lona Valley over Little Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is N4342 Lona Valley over Little Beaver 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does N4342 Lona Valley over Little Beaver Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is N4342 Lona Valley over Little Beaver Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns N4342 Lona Valley over Little Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.