US Bridges

4015C over Brazil Creek

Good

Le Flore County, Oklahoma · 8.5 W Shady Point · Structure no. 094590000000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4015C over Brazil Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 4015C over Brazil Creek in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries4015C
CrossesBrazil Creek
Location8.5 W Shady Point
RouteCounty Highway 4015C
Coordinates35.12388, -94.81604
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic240 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$660,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 4015C over Brazil Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4015C over Brazil Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does 4015C over Brazil Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 4015C over Brazil Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 4015C over Brazil Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.