US Bridges

4916C over Creek

Good

Mayes County, Oklahoma · 5.7S &1.E of Spavinaw · Structure no. 147170000000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
910
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4916C over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 4916C over Creek in Mayes 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 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 910 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,456 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Carries4916C
CrossesCreek
Location5.7S &1.E of Spavinaw
RouteCounty Highway 4916C
Coordinates36.30583, -95.04472
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic910 (2022)
Projected traffic1,456 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 4916C over Creek built?

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

What condition is 4916C over 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 4916C over Creek carry?

About 910 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 4916C over Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 4916C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.