4044C over Kiamichi River
PoorPosted for loadLe Flore County, Oklahoma · 0.7 S Whitesboro · Structure no. 095280000000000
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 270 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
4044C over Kiamichi River is a steel truss - thru carrying 4044C over Kiamichi River in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1940, 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2042. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 4044C over Kiamichi River built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is 4044C over Kiamichi River 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does 4044C over Kiamichi River carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is 4044C over Kiamichi River?
The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns 4044C over Kiamichi River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.