US Bridges

4034C over Hontubby Creek

Poor

Le Flore County, Oklahoma · 0.1 W Hontubby · Structure no. 048530000000000

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4034C over Hontubby Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 4034C over Hontubby Creek in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 375 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries4034C
CrossesHontubby Creek
Location0.1 W Hontubby
RouteCounty Highway 4034C
Coordinates34.85024, -94.56583
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2022)
Projected traffic600 by 2042
Trucks15%
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$294,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 4034C over Hontubby Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4034C over Hontubby Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does 4034C over Hontubby Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 4034C over Hontubby Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 4034C over Hontubby Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.