N4500/ Jarvis Rd. over Double Spring Creek
PoorPosted for loadCherokee County, Oklahoma · 3.1N 1.5W of Tahlequah · Structure no. 060850000000000
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
N4500/ Jarvis Rd. over Double Spring Creek is a concrete slab carrying N4500/ Jarvis Rd. over Double Spring Creek in Cherokee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 3 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N4500/ Jarvis Rd. over Double Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is N4500/ Jarvis Rd. over Double Spring 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 N4500/ Jarvis Rd. over Double Spring Creek carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is N4500/ Jarvis Rd. over Double Spring Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns N4500/ Jarvis Rd. over Double Spring Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.