US Bridges

4306C over Creek

FairPosted for load

Love County, Oklahoma · 3.0 MI W of US 77 · Structure no. 218080000000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
274
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4306C over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 4306C over Creek in Love County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 274 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 438 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries4306C
CrossesCreek
Location3.0 MI W of US 77
RouteCounty Highway 4306C
CountyLove County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.05498, -97.19579
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic274 (2022)
Projected traffic438 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 4306C over Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4306C 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 4306C over Creek carry?

About 274 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 4306C over Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns 4306C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.