US Bridges

3926C over Cedar Creek

Good

Latimer County, Oklahoma · 2.5 E; 0.3 N Yanush · Structure no. 088190000000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

3926C over Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 3926C over Cedar Creek in Latimer County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries3926C
CrossesCedar Creek
Location2.5 E; 0.3 N Yanush
RouteCounty Highway 3926C
Coordinates34.71402, -95.26986
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3926C over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3926C over Cedar 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 3926C over Cedar Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 3926C over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 3926C over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.