US Bridges

4084C over Creek

PoorPosted for load

Le Flore County, Oklahoma · 2.2 N 0.8 W Hicks · Structure no. 064150000000000

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4084C over Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying 4084C 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Carries4084C
CrossesCreek
Location2.2 N 0.8 W Hicks
RouteCounty Highway 4084C
Coordinates34.80277, -94.52352
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating14.9 US tons
Inventory rating8.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic240 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 4084C over Creek built?

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

What condition is 4084C over 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 4084C over Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 4084C over Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 4084C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.