D4538 over Buzzard Creek
PoorLe Flore County, Oklahoma · 5.0 E 1.5 N Talihina · Structure no. 065170000000000
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
D4538 over Buzzard Creek is a concrete slab carrying D4538 over Buzzard 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.
It carries about 24 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was D4538 over Buzzard Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is D4538 over Buzzard 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does D4538 over Buzzard Creek carry?
About 24 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is D4538 over Buzzard Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns D4538 over Buzzard Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.