US Bridges

IRR FAS 4533 over Carpenter Branch Creek

Fair

McCurtain County, Oklahoma · 1.0 N; 1.8 W Bethel · Structure no. 245640000000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR FAS 4533 over Carpenter Branch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IRR FAS 4533 over Carpenter Branch Creek in McCurtain County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,280 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesIRR FAS 4533
CrossesCarpenter Branch Creek
Location1.0 N; 1.8 W Bethel
RouteCounty Highway 4533
CountyMcCurtain County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.37379, -94.86917
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2022)
Projected traffic1,280 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 IRR FAS 4533 over Carpenter Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR FAS 4533 over Carpenter Branch 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 Carpenter Branch Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IRR FAS 4533 over Carpenter Branch Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns IRR FAS 4533 over Carpenter Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.