US Bridges

4322C Major over Dry Creek

Fair

Love County, Oklahoma · 0.7 MI N SH 32 · Structure no. 203500000000000

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
292
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4322C Major over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 4322C Major over Dry Creek in Love County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 292 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 467 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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Carries4322C Major
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.7 MI N SH 32
RouteCounty Highway 4312
CountyLove County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates33.95106, -97.2825
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic292 (2022)
Projected traffic467 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 4322C Major over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is 4322C Major over Dry 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 4322C Major over Dry Creek carry?

About 292 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 4322C Major over Dry Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 4322C Major over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.