US Bridges

4322C Major over Cherokee Creek

Good

Love County, Oklahoma · 4.2 N 1.0 E JCT SH96/SH32 · Structure no. 246980000000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
196
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4322C Major over Cherokee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 4322C Major over Cherokee Creek in Love County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 196 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 314 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Carries4322C Major
CrossesCherokee Creek
Location4.2 N 1.0 E JCT SH96/SH32
RouteCounty Highway 4312
Coordinates33.99964, -97.26514
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic196 (2022)
Projected traffic314 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 4322C Major over Cherokee Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

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

About 196 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 4322C Major over Cherokee Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns 4322C Major over Cherokee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.