US Bridges

4060C over Cache Creek

Good

Le Flore County, Oklahoma · 1.2 N; 3.5 W Spiro · Structure no. 198140000000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4060C over Cache Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 4060C over Cache Creek in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2042. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries4060C
CrossesCache Creek
Location1.2 N; 3.5 W Spiro
RouteCounty Highway 4060C
Coordinates35.25786, -94.68042
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic96 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$825,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 4060C over Cache Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4060C over Cache 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does 4060C over Cache Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 4060C over Cache Creek?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 4060C over Cache Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.