US Bridges

4302C Major over Simon Creek

Fair

Love County, Oklahoma · 0.8 MI E SH 76 · Structure no. 225990000000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
115
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4302C Major over Simon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 4302C Major over Simon Creek in Love County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 115 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 184 by 2042. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries4302C Major
CrossesSimon Creek
Location0.8 MI E SH 76
RouteCounty Highway 4311
CountyLove County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.02748, -97.39429
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating108.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2022)
Projected traffic184 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$500,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 4302C Major over Simon Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4302C Major over Simon 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 4302C Major over Simon Creek carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 4302C Major over Simon Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 4302C Major over Simon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.