US Bridges

N4480 over Creek

PoorPosted for load

Cherokee County, Oklahoma · 1.1S 2.5E of Thompson Crn · Structure no. 060880000000000

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N4480 over Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N4480 over 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesN4480
CrossesCreek
Location1.1S 2.5E of Thompson Crn
RouteCounty Highway N4480
Coordinates35.89958, -95.03831
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic240 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$285,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N4480 over Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is N4480 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does N4480 over Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N4480 over Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns N4480 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.