US Bridges

Airport Rd. over Albion Creek

Good

Latimer County, Oklahoma · 2.5 W; 4.9 S Talihina · Structure no. 232450000000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport Rd. over Albion Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Airport Rd. over Albion Creek in Latimer County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesAirport Rd.
CrossesAlbion Creek
Location2.5 W; 4.9 S Talihina
RouteCounty Highway N4465
CountyLatimer County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.68157, -95.08661
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Airport Rd. over Albion Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airport Rd. over Albion 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 Airport Rd. over Albion Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Airport Rd. over Albion Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Airport Rd. over Albion Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.