US Bridges

IRR N4742 (6824C) over Fork Handle Hollow

Fair

Sequoyah County, Oklahoma · 3.4N of S.H. 101 · Structure no. 315830000000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
311
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR N4742 (6824C) over Fork Handle Hollow is a concrete culvert carrying IRR N4742 (6824C) over Fork Handle Hollow in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 311 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 498 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesIRR N4742 (6824C)
CrossesFork Handle Hollow
Location3.4N of S.H. 101
RouteCounty Highway 6824C
CountySequoyah County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.61917, -94.57472
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic311 (2022)
Projected traffic498 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR N4742 (6824C) over Fork Handle Hollow built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR N4742 (6824C) over Fork Handle Hollow 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does IRR N4742 (6824C) over Fork Handle Hollow carry?

About 311 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IRR N4742 (6824C) over Fork Handle Hollow?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns IRR N4742 (6824C) over Fork Handle Hollow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.