US Bridges

4142C over Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Oklahoma · 2 S 2.9 E of Arlington · Structure no. 025760000000000

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
375
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4142C over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 4142C over Creek in Lincoln County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 95 years old, older 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries4142C
CrossesCreek
Location2 S 2.9 E of Arlington
RouteCounty Highway E1010
Coordinates35.55008, -96.63082
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2022)
Projected traffic600 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$230,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 4142C over Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is 4142C 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 4142C over Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 4142C over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 4142C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.