US Bridges

4076C over Sugar Loaf Creek

Good

Le Flore County, Oklahoma · 3.4 S Gilmore · Structure no. 210630000000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4076C over Sugar Loaf Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 4076C over Sugar Loaf Creek in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries4076C
CrossesSugar Loaf Creek
Location3.4 S Gilmore
RouteCounty Highway 4076C
Coordinates35.00555, -94.52269
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic480 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$563,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 4076C over Sugar Loaf Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4076C over Sugar Loaf 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does 4076C over Sugar Loaf Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 4076C over Sugar Loaf Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 4076C over Sugar Loaf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.