US Bridges

4616C over Creek

FairPosted for load

McIntosh County, Oklahoma · 1.5S;1.5W of HWY 266 &I40 · Structure no. 147670000000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4616C over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 4616C over Creek in McIntosh County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries4616C
CrossesCreek
Location1.5S;1.5W of HWY 266 &I40
RouteCounty Highway 4616C
CountyMcIntosh County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.44248, -95.38031
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic120 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$265,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 4616C over Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4616C over 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 4616C over Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 4616C over Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 4616C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.