US Bridges

4118C over Dry Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Oklahoma · 4.3 W of Kendrick · Structure no. 243610000000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4118C over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 4118C over Dry Creek in Lincoln County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries4118C
CrossesDry Creek
Location4.3 W of Kendrick
RouteCounty Highway 4118C
Coordinates35.78252, -96.85454
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 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$527,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 4118C over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4118C over Dry 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 2024.

How much traffic does 4118C over Dry Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 4118C over Dry Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 4118C over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.