1168C/ N4551 over Creek
PoorPosted for loadCherokee County, Oklahoma · 0.8 MI E of SH 10 · Structure no. 019480000000000
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
1168C/ N4551 over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 1168C/ N4551 over Creek in Cherokee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 97 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 1168C/ N4551 over Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is 1168C/ N4551 over Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does 1168C/ N4551 over Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is 1168C/ N4551 over Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns 1168C/ N4551 over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.