US Bridges

4068C over Creek

Fair

Le Flore County, Oklahoma · 1.6 S 0.5 W Cameron · Structure no. 075800000000000

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4068C over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 4068C over Creek in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 85 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries4068C
CrossesCreek
Location1.6 S 0.5 W Cameron
RouteCounty Highway 4031
CountyLe Flore County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.11226, -94.54026
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 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 closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 4068C over Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is 4068C 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 4068C over Creek carry?

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

How long is 4068C over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns 4068C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.