US Bridges

N4000 RD over Sand Branch Creek

Good

Atoka County, Oklahoma · 1.6E .6S of Crystal · Structure no. 290410000000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N4000 RD over Sand Branch Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N4000 RD over Sand Branch Creek in Atoka County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 24 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesN4000 RD
CrossesSand Branch Creek
Location1.6E .6S of Crystal
RouteCounty Highway N4000
Coordinates34.21476, -95.90123
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2022)
Projected traffic38 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N4000 RD over Sand Branch Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is N4000 RD over Sand Branch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does N4000 RD over Sand Branch Creek carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N4000 RD over Sand Branch Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns N4000 RD over Sand Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.