N4590 over Creek
PoorPosted for loadCherokee County, Oklahoma · 3.4 N 1. E of Barber · Structure no. 069750000000000
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
N4590 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying N4590 over Creek in Cherokee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 86 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N4590 over Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is N4590 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 N4590 over Creek carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is N4590 over Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns N4590 over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.