US Bridges

N4517 (park Hill ) over Ross Branch Creek

Fair

Cherokee County, Oklahoma · 0.2 MI E of SH 82 · Structure no. 004640000000000

Built
1916
109 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N4517 (park Hill ) over Ross Branch Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N4517 (park Hill ) over Ross Branch Creek in Cherokee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 109 years old, older 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 5 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN4517 (park Hill )
CrossesRoss Branch Creek
Location0.2 MI E of SH 82
RouteCity Street N4517
CountyCherokee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.89694, -94.97439
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2022)
Projected traffic1,040 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
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 N4517 (park Hill ) over Ross Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is N4517 (park Hill ) over Ross 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does N4517 (park Hill ) over Ross Branch Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N4517 (park Hill ) over Ross Branch Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns N4517 (park Hill ) over Ross Branch Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.