US Bridges

4034C over Reichert Creek

Fair

Le Flore County, Oklahoma · 0.3 E Reichert · Structure no. 062740000000000

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
79 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
525
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4034C over Reichert Creek is a concrete slab carrying 4034C over Reichert 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 525 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2042. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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Carries4034C
CrossesReichert Creek
Location0.3 E Reichert
RouteCounty Highway 4034C
CountyLe Flore County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.86617, -94.74972
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2022)
Projected traffic840 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$448,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 4034C over Reichert Creek built?

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

What condition is 4034C over Reichert 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 4034C over Reichert Creek carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 4034C over Reichert Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 4034C over Reichert Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.