US Bridges

Aslin Prairie RD over Little Buffalo Creek

Good

Latimer County, Oklahoma · 4.5 E; 0.9 N Yanush · Structure no. 220160000000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aslin Prairie RD over Little Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Aslin Prairie RD over Little Buffalo Creek in Latimer County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAslin Prairie RD
CrossesLittle Buffalo Creek
Location4.5 E; 0.9 N Yanush
RouteCounty Highway N4380
Coordinates34.72273, -95.23521
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic80 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$684,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Aslin Prairie RD over Little Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Aslin Prairie RD over Little Buffalo 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 Aslin Prairie RD over Little Buffalo Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Aslin Prairie RD over Little Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Aslin Prairie RD over Little Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.