US Bridges

4522C over Creek

Good

McCurtain County, Oklahoma · 1.0 N; 3.4 W Broken Bow · Structure no. 191320000000000

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4522C over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 4522C over Creek in McCurtain County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries4522C
CrossesCreek
Location1.0 N; 3.4 W Broken Bow
RouteCounty Highway 4522C
Coordinates34.04068, -94.79496
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic800 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 4522C over Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4522C over 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 4522C over Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 4522C over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 4522C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.