US Bridges

FAS 4526 over Willis Creek

Good

McCurtain County, Oklahoma · 0.6 SE Bethel · Structure no. 212430000000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
475
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 4526 over Willis Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 4526 over Willis Creek in McCurtain County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 475 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 760 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 4526
CrossesWillis Creek
Location0.6 SE Bethel
RouteCounty Highway 4526
Coordinates34.35697, -94.8322
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic475 (2022)
Projected traffic760 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 FAS 4526 over Willis Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 4526 over Willis 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 FAS 4526 over Willis Creek carry?

About 475 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAS 4526 over Willis Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 4526 over Willis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.