US Bridges

IRR FAS 4033 over Beech Creek

Poor

Le Flore County, Oklahoma · 3.6 W; 0.9 N Zafra · Structure no. 295900000000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR FAS 4033 over Beech Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR FAS 4033 over Beech Creek in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2042. The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesIRR FAS 4033
CrossesBeech Creek
Location3.6 W; 0.9 N Zafra
RouteCounty Highway 4033
Coordinates34.52167, -94.54667
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.8 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic250 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR FAS 4033 over Beech Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR FAS 4033 over Beech 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 IRR FAS 4033 over Beech Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IRR FAS 4033 over Beech Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns IRR FAS 4033 over Beech Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.