US Bridges

4550C over White Oak Creek

Good

McCurtain County, Oklahoma · 2.5 N Valliant · Structure no. 051490000000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4550C over White Oak Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 4550C over White Oak Creek in McCurtain 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,240 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries4550C
CrossesWhite Oak Creek
Location2.5 N Valliant
RouteCounty Highway 4550C
Coordinates34.04005, -95.08694
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2022)
Projected traffic2,240 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 4550C over White Oak Creek built?

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

What condition is 4550C over White Oak 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 4550C over White Oak Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 4550C over White Oak Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns 4550C over White Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.