US Bridges

4028C over Creek

Fair

Le Flore County, Oklahoma · 2.7W 1S of Howe · Structure no. 060160000000000

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4028C over Creek is a concrete slab carrying 4028C over Creek in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries4028C
CrossesCreek
Location2.7W 1S of Howe
RouteCounty Highway 4028C
CountyLe Flore County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.93699, -94.69318
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 4028C over Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4028C over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does 4028C over Creek carry?

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

How long is 4028C over Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 4028C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.