Van Buren ST over Mud Creek
PoorPosted for loadMcCurtain County, Oklahoma · 0.3 W Dixie ST · Structure no. 302490000000000
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Van Buren ST over Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Van Buren ST over Mud Creek in McCurtain County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 22 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Van Buren ST over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Van Buren ST over Mud 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 Van Buren ST over Mud Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Van Buren ST over Mud Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Van Buren ST over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.