US Bridges

IRR 4501C over Creek

Poor

McCurtain County, Oklahoma · 4.1 N; 0.9 E Bethel · Structure no. 272990000000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR 4501C over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IRR 4501C over Creek in McCurtain County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

Location

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CarriesIRR 4501C
CrossesCreek
Location4.1 N; 0.9 E Bethel
RouteCounty Highway 4501C
CountyMcCurtain County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.42072, -94.82225
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic400 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed75.2 mi (121 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$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR 4501C over Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR 4501C over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does IRR 4501C over Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IRR 4501C over Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns IRR 4501C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.