US Bridges

E1625 (4044C) over Patterson Creek

Good

Le Flore County, Oklahoma · 1.0 S; 0.6 W Muse · Structure no. 279400000000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1625 (4044C) over Patterson Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying E1625 (4044C) over Patterson Creek in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesE1625 (4044C)
CrossesPatterson Creek
Location1.0 S; 0.6 W Muse
RouteCounty Highway E1625
CountyLe Flore County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.6575, -94.77624
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic80 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$304,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1625 (4044C) over Patterson Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1625 (4044C) over Patterson 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does E1625 (4044C) over Patterson Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E1625 (4044C) over Patterson Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns E1625 (4044C) over Patterson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.