US Bridges

4314C Major over Sparks Branch Creek

Good

Love County, Oklahoma · 5.0 N.5.9 W.JCT.SH32/SH76 · Structure no. 247100000000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
165
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4314C Major over Sparks Branch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 4314C Major over Sparks Branch Creek in Love County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 165 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 264 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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Carries4314C Major
CrossesSparks Branch Creek
Location5.0 N.5.9 W.JCT.SH32/SH76
RouteCounty Highway 4311
CountyLove County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.013, -97.52547
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating52.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2022)
Projected traffic264 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 4314C Major over Sparks Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4314C Major over Sparks Branch 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 4314C Major over Sparks Branch Creek carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 4314C Major over Sparks Branch Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 4314C Major over Sparks Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.