US Bridges

4017C over James Fork Creek

Fair

Le Flore County, Oklahoma · 1.6 N; 0.6 E Cameron · Structure no. 144560000000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4017C over James Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 4017C over James Fork Creek 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 6 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 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries4017C
CrossesJames Fork Creek
Location1.6 N; 0.6 E Cameron
RouteCounty Highway 4017C
CountyLe Flore County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.1618, -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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$676,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 4017C over James Fork Creek built?

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

What condition is 4017C over James Fork Creek 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 carry?

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

How long is 4017C over James Fork Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 4017C over James Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.