US Bridges

4932C over Ballou Creek

Fair

Mayes County, Oklahoma · 5S of US412 & SH82 · Structure no. 265060000000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4932C over Ballou Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 4932C over Ballou Creek in Mayes County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2042. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries4932C
CrossesBallou Creek
Location5S of US412 & SH82
RouteCounty Highway 4932C
CountyMayes County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.13248, -95.17783
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic320 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$2.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 4932C over Ballou Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4932C over Ballou 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 4932C over Ballou Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 4932C over Ballou Creek?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 4932C over Ballou Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.