US Bridges

4302C over Sparks Creek Trib.

GoodPosted for load

Love County, Oklahoma · 7.0 N 6.2 W of SH 32/76 · Structure no. 253080000000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4302C over Sparks Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying 4302C over Sparks Creek Trib. in Love County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries4302C
CrossesSparks Creek Trib.
Location7.0 N 6.2 W of SH 32/76
RouteCounty Highway 4302C
CountyLove County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.04207, -97.52882
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic320 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 4302C over Sparks Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4302C over Sparks Creek Trib. 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 4302C over Sparks Creek Trib. carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 4302C over Sparks Creek Trib.?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 4302C over Sparks Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.