US Bridges

N4802 over Poteau River

Good

Le Flore County, Oklahoma · 1N of Lovings · Structure no. 297390000000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
286 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N4802 over Poteau River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N4802 over Poteau River in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2042. The structure is 286 ft (87.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesN4802
CrossesPoteau River
Location1N of Lovings
RouteCounty Highway N4802
Coordinates34.88, -94.48417
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length286 ft (87.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic320 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 N4802 over Poteau River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is N4802 over Poteau River 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 N4802 over Poteau River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N4802 over Poteau River?

The structure is 286 ft (87.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns N4802 over Poteau River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.