US Bridges

4304C Major over Creek

Poor

Love County, Oklahoma · 6. N 8.1 E of SH 32 · Structure no. 067950000000000

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
211
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4304C Major over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 4304C Major over Creek in Love County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 211 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 338 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries4304C Major
CrossesCreek
Location6. N 8.1 E of SH 32
RouteCounty Highway 4311
CountyLove County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.02751, -97.28045
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic211 (2022)
Projected traffic338 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 4304C Major over Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4304C Major over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does 4304C Major over Creek carry?

About 211 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 4304C Major over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 4304C Major over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.