US Bridges

IRR 4530C over Lukfata Creek

Good

McCurtain County, Oklahoma · 0.8 S; 3.0 W Broken Bow · Structure no. 202970000000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
164 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR 4530C over Lukfata Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR 4530C over Lukfata Creek in McCurtain County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2042. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIRR 4530C
CrossesLukfata Creek
Location0.8 S; 3.0 W Broken Bow
RouteCounty Highway 4530C
Coordinates34.01523, -94.78927
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2022)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$642,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR 4530C over Lukfata Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR 4530C over Lukfata 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 IRR 4530C over Lukfata Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IRR 4530C over Lukfata Creek?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns IRR 4530C over Lukfata Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.