US Bridges

4018C over Opossum Creek

Fair

Le Flore County, Oklahoma · 7.8 W; 2.5 S Shady Point · Structure no. 237650000000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
58 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4018C over Opossum Creek is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying 4018C over Opossum Creek in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries4018C
CrossesOpossum Creek
Location7.8 W; 2.5 S Shady Point
RouteCounty Highway 4018C
CountyLe Flore County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.09448, -94.79251
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic240 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$380,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 4018C over Opossum Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4018C over Opossum 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 4018C over Opossum Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 4018C over Opossum Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 4018C over Opossum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.