US Bridges

N Kelly Springs RD over Spring Branch Creek

Fair

Atoka County, Oklahoma · .4E 1.2S of Redden · Structure no. 297320000000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Kelly Springs RD over Spring Branch Creek is a steel culvert carrying N Kelly Springs RD over Spring Branch Creek in Atoka 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 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.

It carries about 24 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesN Kelly Springs RD
CrossesSpring Branch Creek
Location.4E 1.2S of Redden
RouteCounty Highway D4031
CountyAtoka County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.48667, -95.8375
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2022)
Projected traffic38 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$299,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Kelly Springs RD over Spring Branch Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Kelly Springs RD over Spring Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does N Kelly Springs RD over Spring Branch Creek carry?

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

How long is N Kelly Springs RD over Spring Branch Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns N Kelly Springs RD over Spring Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.