US Bridges

4902C over Pryor Creek

FairPosted for load

Mayes County, Oklahoma · E0350N4250009 · Structure no. 011090000000000

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4902C over Pryor Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying 4902C over Pryor Creek in Mayes County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries4902C
CrossesPryor Creek
LocationE0350N4250009
RouteCounty Highway 4902C
CountyMayes County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.51018, -95.42017
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic320 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$457,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 4902C over Pryor Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4902C over Pryor 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 4902C over Pryor Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 4902C over Pryor Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns 4902C over Pryor Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.