US Bridges

4522C over Lukfata Creek

Fair

McCurtain County, Oklahoma · 1.0 N; 3.6 W Broken Bow · Structure no. 192500000000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
243 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4522C over Lukfata Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 4522C over Lukfata Creek in McCurtain County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2042. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries4522C
CrossesLukfata Creek
Location1.0 N; 3.6 W Broken Bow
RouteCounty Highway 4522C
CountyMcCurtain County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.04068, -94.79979
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$795,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 4522C over Lukfata Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4522C over Lukfata 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 4522C over Lukfata Creek carry?

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

How long is 4522C over Lukfata Creek?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns 4522C over Lukfata Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.