US Bridges

4517C over Creek

Fair

McCurtain County, Oklahoma · 0.5 S Northpole Store · Structure no. 140470000000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4517C over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 4517C over Creek in McCurtain County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 5 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries4517C
CrossesCreek
Location0.5 S Northpole Store
RouteCounty Highway 4517C
CountyMcCurtain County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.08674, -94.88836
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2022)
Projected traffic960 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 4517C over Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4517C over Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 4517C over Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 4517C over Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns 4517C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.