US Bridges

N4685 (fas 0104) over England Hollow Creek

FairPosted for load

Adair County, Oklahoma · 5.6N of US 59 · Structure no. 098450000000000

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
352
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N4685 (fas 0104) over England Hollow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N4685 (fas 0104) over England Hollow Creek in Adair County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 83 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 352 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 563 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesN4685 (fas 0104)
CrossesEngland Hollow Creek
Location5.6N of US 59
RouteCounty Highway N4685
Coordinates35.9151, -94.66442
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic352 (2022)
Projected traffic563 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$261,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N4685 (fas 0104) over England Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is N4685 (fas 0104) over England Hollow 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does N4685 (fas 0104) over England Hollow Creek carry?

About 352 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is N4685 (fas 0104) over England Hollow Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns N4685 (fas 0104) over England Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.