US Bridges

4724C over Hoyle Creek

Good

Major County, Oklahoma · 4S 1.1W of Meno · Structure no. 244010000000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4724C over Hoyle Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 4724C over Hoyle Creek in Major County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 104 by 2042. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries4724C
CrossesHoyle Creek
Location4S 1.1W of Meno
RouteCounty Highway 4724C
Coordinates36.33297, -98.19552
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2022)
Projected traffic104 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$442,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 4724C over Hoyle Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4724C over Hoyle Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 4724C over Hoyle Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 4724C over Hoyle Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 4724C over Hoyle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.