4044C over Kiamichi River
PoorPosted for loadLe Flore County, Oklahoma · 1S .4W of Muse · Structure no. 167470000000000
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 140 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
4044C over Kiamichi River is a steel truss - thru carrying 4044C over Kiamichi River in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 4044C over Kiamichi River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is 4044C over Kiamichi River 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does 4044C over Kiamichi River carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is 4044C over Kiamichi River?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns 4044C over Kiamichi River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.