FAS 4505 over Goodwater Creek

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McCurtain County, Oklahoma · 2.3 W Goodwater · Structure no. 234290000000000

Built: 1993; 32 years old
Condition: Good; inspected May 2023
Type: Culvert; Steel
Length: 48 ft; 4 main spans
Daily traffic: 300; 2022 count
Owner: County; County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 4505 over Goodwater Creek is a steel culvert carrying FAS 4505 over Goodwater 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 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).

Location

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CarriesFAS 4505

CrossesGoodwater Creek

Location2.3 W Goodwater

RouteCounty Highway 4505

CountyMcCurtain County

StateOklahoma

Coordinates33.91006, -94.61459

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Culvert	7 Good	Some 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 span10 ft (3 m)

Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)

Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)

Projected traffic480 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 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 Goodwater Creek built?

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

What condition is FAS 4505 over Goodwater 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 Goodwater Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAS 4505 over Goodwater Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 4505 over Goodwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.