US Bridges

4124C over Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Oklahoma · .1 N .4 W of Key West · Structure no. 096220000000000

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4124C over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 4124C over Creek in Lincoln County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries4124C
CrossesCreek
Location.1 N .4 W of Key West
RouteCounty Highway 4124C
CountyLincoln County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.70972, -96.63331
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic800 by 2042
Trucks15%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 4124C over Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4124C 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 4124C over Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 4124C over Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 4124C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.