US Bridges

FAS 4018 over Cedar Creek

Good

Le Flore County, Oklahoma · 4.5 W; 0.4 N Stapp · Structure no. 157120000000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 4018 over Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 4018 over Cedar 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFAS 4018
CrossesCedar Creek
Location4.5 W; 0.4 N Stapp
RouteCounty Highway 4018
Coordinates34.76456, -94.70189
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic400 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 Cedar Creek built?

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

What condition is FAS 4018 over Cedar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 4018 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAS 4018 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 4018 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.