US Bridges

4526C over Little River

Good

McCurtain County, Oklahoma · 2 W Wright City · Structure no. 266720000000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
387 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4526C over Little River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 4526C over Little River in McCurtain County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,120 by 2042. The structure is 387 ft (118.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Carries4526C
CrossesLittle River
Location2 W Wright City
RouteCounty Highway 4526C
Coordinates34.06905, -95.04778
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length387 ft (118.1 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2022)
Projected traffic1,120 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 4526C over Little River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4526C over Little River 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 Little River carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 4526C over Little River?

The structure is 387 ft (118.1 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 4526C over Little River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.