US Bridges

4302C over Sparks Creek Trib.

Fair

Love County, Oklahoma · .7N .9E of Orr · Structure no. 265000000000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
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 2002, so it is 23 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Carries4302C
CrossesSparks Creek Trib.
Location.7N .9E of Orr
RouteCounty Highway 4302C
Coordinates34.04204, -97.51931
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$2.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 4302C over Sparks Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

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

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 4302C over Sparks Creek Trib.?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 4302C over Sparks Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.