US Bridges

N4737 Old Pike RD over Creek

Good

Le Flore County, Oklahoma · 1N of Heavener · Structure no. 321190000000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N4737 Old Pike RD over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N4737 Old Pike RD over Creek in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesN4737 Old Pike RD
CrossesCreek
Location1N of Heavener
RouteCity Street N4737
Coordinates34.90655, -94.60179
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic480 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N4737 Old Pike RD over Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is N4737 Old Pike RD 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does N4737 Old Pike RD over Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N4737 Old Pike RD over Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns N4737 Old Pike RD over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.