US Bridges

4017C over James Fork Creek Oflow

Fair

Le Flore County, Oklahoma · 1.5 E Williams · Structure no. 142650000000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4017C over James Fork Creek Oflow is a concrete culvert carrying 4017C over James Fork Creek Oflow in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries4017C
CrossesJames Fork Creek Oflow
Location1.5 E Williams
RouteCounty Highway 4017C
CountyLe Flore County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.16449, -94.52281
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic640 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 4017C over James Fork Creek Oflow built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4017C over James Fork Creek Oflow 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does 4017C over James Fork Creek Oflow carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 4017C over James Fork Creek Oflow?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 4017C over James Fork Creek Oflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.