US Bridges

4968C over Creek

Fair

Mayes County, Oklahoma · E0390N4300004 · Structure no. 200960000000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4968C over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 4968C over Creek in Mayes County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries4968C
CrossesCreek
LocationE0390N4300004
RouteCounty Highway 4968C
CountyMayes County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.45226, -95.33917
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
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 4968C over Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4968C over 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 4968C over Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 4968C over Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 4968C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.