US Bridges

4501C over Creek

Good

Le Flore County, Oklahoma · 1.5 S; 0.6 E Honobia · Structure no. 280180000000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4501C over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 4501C over 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 24 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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Carries4501C
CrossesCreek
Location1.5 S; 0.6 E Honobia
RouteCounty Highway 4501C
CountyLe Flore County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.51722, -94.92639
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2022)
Projected traffic38 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 4501C over Creek built?

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

What condition is 4501C over 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does 4501C over Creek carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 4501C over Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns 4501C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.