US Bridges

N4645 over Creek

PoorPosted for load

Adair County, Oklahoma · 3.5E 1.2N of SW C/L · Structure no. 099760000000000

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N4645 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N4645 over Creek in Adair County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1942, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesN4645
CrossesCreek
Location3.5E 1.2N of SW C/L
RouteCounty Highway N4645
Coordinates35.65563, -94.74577
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating16 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic80 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N4645 over Creek built?

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

What condition is N4645 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does N4645 over Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N4645 over Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns N4645 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.