N4740 over Ballard Creek
GoodAdair County, Oklahoma · .25E of Watts · Structure no. 291590000000000
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 162 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
N4740 over Ballard Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N4740 over Ballard Creek in Adair County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2042. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N4740 over Ballard Creek built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is N4740 over Ballard Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does N4740 over Ballard Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is N4740 over Ballard Creek?
The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns N4740 over Ballard Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.