US Bridges

3940C over Fourche Maline Creek

Good

Latimer County, Oklahoma · 1.4 MI S of Panola · Structure no. 208060000000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

3940C over Fourche Maline Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 3940C over Fourche Maline Creek in Latimer County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries3940C
CrossesFourche Maline Creek
Location1.4 MI S of Panola
RouteCounty Highway 3940C
Coordinates34.91374, -95.21757
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$524,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3940C over Fourche Maline Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3940C over Fourche Maline 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 3940C over Fourche Maline Creek carry?

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

How long is 3940C over Fourche Maline Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 3940C over Fourche Maline Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.