US Bridges

FAS 4505 over Creek

Good

McCurtain County, Oklahoma · 2.6 W Goodwater · Structure no. 234270000000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 4505 over Creek is a steel culvert carrying FAS 4505 over Creek in McCurtain County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAS 4505
CrossesCreek
Location2.6 W Goodwater
RouteCounty Highway 4505
Coordinates33.91007, -94.61874
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 4505 over Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 4505 over 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 FAS 4505 over Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAS 4505 over Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 4505 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.