US Bridges

4948C over Crutchfield Branch

Fair

Mayes County, Oklahoma · 3.0 W of Locust Grove · Structure no. 207750000000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
910
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4948C over Crutchfield Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 4948C over Crutchfield Branch in Mayes County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 910 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,456 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries4948C
CrossesCrutchfield Branch
Location3.0 W of Locust Grove
RouteCounty Highway 4948C
CountyMayes County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.20341, -95.22532
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating62.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 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$451,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 4948C over Crutchfield Branch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4948C over Crutchfield Branch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 4948C over Crutchfield Branch carry?

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

How long is 4948C over Crutchfield Branch?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 4948C over Crutchfield Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.