US Bridges

4326C Major over S. Branch Hickory Creek

Good

Love County, Oklahoma · 6.0 MI N SH 32 · Structure no. 228290000000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
46
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4326C Major over S. Branch Hickory Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 4326C Major over S. Branch Hickory Creek in Love County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 46 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 74 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Carries4326C Major
CrossesS. Branch Hickory Creek
Location6.0 MI N SH 32
RouteCounty Highway 4313
Coordinates34.02188, -97.19571
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46 (2022)
Projected traffic74 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$508,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 4326C Major over S. Branch Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4326C Major over S. Branch Hickory Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does 4326C Major over S. Branch Hickory Creek carry?

About 46 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 4326C Major over S. Branch Hickory Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 4326C Major over S. Branch Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.