US Bridges

4078C over Creek

Fair

Le Flore County, Oklahoma · 2.5N 2E of Pocola · Structure no. 061050000000000

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4078C over Creek is a concrete slab carrying 4078C 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 6 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries4078C
CrossesCreek
Location2.5N 2E of Pocola
RouteCounty Highway 4078C
CountyLe Flore County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.26536, -94.44267
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2022)
Projected traffic880 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$294,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 4078C over Creek built?

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

What condition is 4078C 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does 4078C over Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 4078C over Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 4078C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.