US Bridges

4078C over Cedar Creek

Poor

Le Flore County, Oklahoma · 2.0 N; 1.8 E Pocola · Structure no. 239840000000000

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4078C over Cedar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 4078C over Cedar Creek in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 87 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries4078C
CrossesCedar Creek
Location2.0 N; 1.8 E Pocola
RouteCounty Highway 4078C
CountyLe Flore County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.25901, -94.44266
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic96 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 4078C over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is 4078C over Cedar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does 4078C over Cedar Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 4078C over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 4078C over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.