US Bridges

4056C over Cache Creek

Fair

Le Flore County, Oklahoma · 2.0 S Cowlington · Structure no. 205240000000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4056C over Cache Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 4056C over Cache Creek in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries4056C
CrossesCache Creek
Location2.0 S Cowlington
RouteCounty Highway 4056C
CountyLe Flore County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.27762, -94.79642
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$521,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 4056C over Cache Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4056C over Cache 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does 4056C over Cache Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 4056C over Cache Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 4056C over Cache Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.