N4617 over Lewis Creek
PoorPosted for loadLe Flore County, Oklahoma · 3.2 E; 1.1 S Summerfield · Structure no. 105910000000000
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
N4617 over Lewis Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N4617 over Lewis Creek in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 N4617 over Lewis Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is N4617 over Lewis 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does N4617 over Lewis Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is N4617 over Lewis Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns N4617 over Lewis Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.