US Bridges

FAS 4624 over Elk Creek

FairPosted for load

McIntosh County, Oklahoma · 1.1 MI S I-40ON Old 69 · Structure no. 056040000000000

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 4624 over Elk Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 4624 over Elk Creek in McIntosh County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 87 years old, older 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAS 4624
CrossesElk Creek
Location1.1 MI S I-40ON Old 69
RouteCounty Highway 4624
Coordinates35.44258, -95.53788
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2022)
Projected traffic1,440 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 FAS 4624 over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is FAS 4624 over Elk 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 4624 over Elk Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAS 4624 over Elk Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAS 4624 over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.