US Bridges

E1420 (4026C) over Caston Creek

Good

Le Flore County, Oklahoma · .7W; .5S of Wister · Structure no. 297570000000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
465 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1420 (4026C) over Caston Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E1420 (4026C) over Caston 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 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2042. The structure is 465 ft (141.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesE1420 (4026C)
CrossesCaston Creek
Location.7W; .5S of Wister
RouteCounty Highway 4026C
Coordinates34.95778, -94.73778
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length465 ft (141.6 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic640 by 2042
Trucks15%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1420 (4026C) over Caston Creek built?

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

What condition is E1420 (4026C) over Caston 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does E1420 (4026C) over Caston Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is E1420 (4026C) over Caston Creek?

The structure is 465 ft (141.6 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns E1420 (4026C) over Caston Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.