US Bridges

4012C over Creek

Fair

Le Flore County, Oklahoma · 3E of Spiro · Structure no. 288690000000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4012C over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 4012C over Creek in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries4012C
CrossesCreek
Location3E of Spiro
RouteCounty Highway 4012C
CountyLe Flore County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.24113, -94.56654
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic80 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 4012C over Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4012C over 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 4012C over Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is 4012C over Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 4012C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.