US Bridges

FAS 4018 over Red Lick Creek

Good

Le Flore County, Oklahoma · 3.2 W; 0.5 N Stapp · Structure no. 157140000000000

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

About this bridge

FAS 4018 over Red Lick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 4018 over Red Lick 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 8 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 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFAS 4018
CrossesRed Lick Creek
Location3.2 W; 0.5 N Stapp
RouteCounty Highway 4018
Coordinates34.76495, -94.67805
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 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 Red Lick Creek built?

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

What condition is FAS 4018 over Red Lick 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 Red Lick Creek carry?

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

How long is FAS 4018 over Red Lick Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 4018 over Red Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.