US Bridges

4538C over Waterhole Creek

Fair

McCurtain County, Oklahoma · 4.0 S;2.5 E Iron Stob Crn · Structure no. 247730000000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4538C over Waterhole Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 4538C over Waterhole Creek in McCurtain County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries4538C
CrossesWaterhole Creek
Location4.0 S;2.5 E Iron Stob Crn
RouteCounty Highway 4538C
CountyMcCurtain County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates33.84003, -94.90267
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic80 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$717,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 4538C over Waterhole Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4538C over Waterhole 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 4538C over Waterhole Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 4538C over Waterhole Creek?

The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 4538C over Waterhole Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.