US Bridges

N4671 (fas 0104) over Baron Fork Creek

PoorPosted for load

Adair County, Oklahoma · .5S of Christy · Structure no. 109550000000000

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
282 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
475
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N4671 (fas 0104) over Baron Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N4671 (fas 0104) over Baron Fork Creek in Adair County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 475 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 760 by 2042. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesN4671 (fas 0104)
CrossesBaron Fork Creek
Location.5S of Christy
RouteCounty Highway N4671
Coordinates35.94829, -94.68947
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic475 (2022)
Projected traffic760 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$862,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N4671 (fas 0104) over Baron Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is N4671 (fas 0104) over Baron Fork 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does N4671 (fas 0104) over Baron Fork Creek carry?

About 475 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is N4671 (fas 0104) over Baron Fork Creek?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns N4671 (fas 0104) over Baron Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.