US Bridges

4948C over Creek

PoorPosted for load

Mayes County, Oklahoma · 8.SE of SH20 & US69 · Structure no. 068860000000000

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
431
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4948C over Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 4948C over Creek in Mayes County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1938, 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 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 431 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 690 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries4948C
CrossesCreek
Location8.SE of SH20 & US69
RouteCounty Highway 4948C
Coordinates36.26382, -95.18853
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

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.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.4 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic431 (2022)
Projected traffic690 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$236,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 4948C over Creek built?

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

What condition is 4948C over 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 4948C over Creek carry?

About 431 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 4948C over Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 4948C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.