US Bridges

FAS 4018 over Creek

Fair

Le Flore County, Oklahoma · 6.8 N; 0.5 E Lenox · Structure no. 184560000000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 4018 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 4018 over Creek in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 4018
CrossesCreek
Location6.8 N; 0.5 E Lenox
RouteCounty Highway 4018
CountyLe Flore County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.79379, -94.82052
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 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 Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 4018 over 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 4018 over Creek carry?

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

How long is FAS 4018 over Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 4018 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.