US Bridges

FAS 4018 over Red Bank Hollow Creek

Poor

Le Flore County, Oklahoma · 6.0 S; 1.0 E Summerfield · Structure no. 156100000000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 4018 over Red Bank Hollow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 4018 over Red Bank Hollow Creek in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFAS 4018
CrossesRed Bank Hollow Creek
Location6.0 S; 1.0 E Summerfield
RouteCounty Highway 4018
Coordinates34.8037, -94.84671
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 inspectionMarch 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic240 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 FAS 4018 over Red Bank Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 4018 over Red Bank Hollow 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 4018 over Red Bank Hollow Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAS 4018 over Red Bank Hollow Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 4018 over Red Bank Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.