US Bridges

4526C over Cypress Creek

Good

McCurtain County, Oklahoma · 1.0 W Wright City · Structure no. 226450000000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4526C over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 4526C over Cypress Creek in McCurtain County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2042. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries4526C
CrossesCypress Creek
Location1.0 W Wright City
RouteCounty Highway 4526C
Coordinates34.06961, -95.01966
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic640 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$684,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 4526C over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4526C over Cypress 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 4526C over Cypress Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 4526C over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 4526C over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.