US Bridges

IRR FAS 4533 over Coon Creek

Fair

McCurtain County, Oklahoma · 1.0 N; 1.8 W Bethel · Structure no. 219510000000000

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR FAS 4533 over Coon Creek is a concrete slab carrying IRR FAS 4533 over Coon Creek in McCurtain County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 85 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,120 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesIRR FAS 4533
CrossesCoon Creek
Location1.0 N; 1.8 W Bethel
RouteCounty Highway 4533
CountyMcCurtain County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.37442, -94.87287
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 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; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2022)
Projected traffic1,120 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$451,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR FAS 4533 over Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is IRR FAS 4533 over Coon 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 IRR FAS 4533 over Coon Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IRR FAS 4533 over Coon Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns IRR FAS 4533 over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.