US Bridges

4180C over Shan Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Oklahoma · .6 S .5 W of Prague · Structure no. 229990000000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4180C over Shan Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 4180C over Shan Creek in Lincoln County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 7 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 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries4180C
CrossesShan Creek
Location.6 S .5 W of Prague
RouteCounty Highway 4180C
Coordinates35.47726, -96.69437
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 rating82 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic320 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$373,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 4180C over Shan Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4180C over Shan 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 4180C over Shan Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 4180C over Shan Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 4180C over Shan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.