US Bridges

4304C Major over Creek

Fair

Love County, Oklahoma · 0.5 MI W I-35 · Structure no. 115420000000000

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
336
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 1950 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 75 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 6 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 336 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 538 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries4304C Major
CrossesCreek
Location0.5 MI W I-35
RouteCounty Highway 4311
CountyLove County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.02741, -97.15526
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic336 (2022)
Projected traffic538 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 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is 4304C Major 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does 4304C Major over Creek carry?

About 336 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 72 ft wide.

Who owns 4304C Major over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.