US Bridges

4004C over Creek

Poor

Le Flore County, Oklahoma · 2.0 E Cowlington · Structure no. 104100000000000

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4004C over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 4004C over Creek in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries4004C
CrossesCreek
Location2.0 E Cowlington
RouteCounty Highway 4004C
CountyLe Flore County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.30379, -94.75982
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2022)
Projected traffic440 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 4004C over Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4004C 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does 4004C over Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 4004C over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 4004C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.