US Bridges

N4730 over Creek

Good

Le Flore County, Oklahoma · 4.6 S Spiro · Structure no. 213790000000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N4730 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N4730 over Creek in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN4730
CrossesCreek
Location4.6 S Spiro
RouteCounty Highway N4730
Coordinates35.17413, -94.61135
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic48 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N4730 over Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is N4730 over 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 N4730 over Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N4730 over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns N4730 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.