US Bridges

N4820 over Sugar Loaf Creek

Good

Le Flore County, Oklahoma · 3.5 E Monroe; 0.5 S SH83 · Structure no. 273480000000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N4820 over Sugar Loaf Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N4820 over Sugar Loaf Creek in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesN4820
CrossesSugar Loaf Creek
Location3.5 E Monroe; 0.5 S SH83
RouteCounty Highway N4820
Coordinates34.99444, -94.45306
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 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; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length168 ft (51.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic120 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$976,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N4820 over Sugar Loaf Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is N4820 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 N4820 over Sugar Loaf Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N4820 over Sugar Loaf Creek?

The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns N4820 over Sugar Loaf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.