US Bridges

N4733 (0148C) over Creek

FairPosted for load

Adair County, Oklahoma · 8.6S 2.3E of Stilwell · Structure no. 225110000000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
42 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N4733 (0148C) over Creek is a steel culvert carrying N4733 (0148C) over Creek in Adair County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 280 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 448 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesN4733 (0148C)
CrossesCreek
Location8.6S 2.3E of Stilwell
RouteCounty Highway N4733
Coordinates35.69484, -94.5868
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2022)
Projected traffic448 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 N4733 (0148C) over Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is N4733 (0148C) over 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does N4733 (0148C) over Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is N4733 (0148C) over Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.9 m).

Who owns N4733 (0148C) over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.