US Bridges

4090C over Mcmurtrey Creek

Fair

Le Flore County, Oklahoma · 0.7 S; 1.4 E Poteau · Structure no. 233440000000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4090C over Mcmurtrey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 4090C over Mcmurtrey Creek in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries4090C
CrossesMcmurtrey Creek
Location0.7 S; 1.4 E Poteau
RouteCounty Highway 4090C
CountyLe Flore County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.04387, -94.64913
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic640 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 4090C over Mcmurtrey Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4090C over Mcmurtrey 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does 4090C over Mcmurtrey Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 4090C over Mcmurtrey Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns 4090C over Mcmurtrey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.