US Bridges

FAS 4918 over Squaw Hollow Creek

Fair

Mayes County, Oklahoma · 4.O S of Adair · Structure no. 106120000000000

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 4918 over Squaw Hollow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 4918 over Squaw Hollow Creek in Mayes County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 4918
CrossesSquaw Hollow Creek
Location4.O S of Adair
RouteCounty Highway 4918
CountyMayes County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.37988, -95.27582
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic550 (2022)
Projected traffic880 by 2042
Trucks10%
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$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 4918 over Squaw Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 4918 over Squaw Hollow 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 4918 over Squaw Hollow Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAS 4918 over Squaw Hollow Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAS 4918 over Squaw Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.