N4490 over Creek
GoodPosted for loadCherokee County, Oklahoma · 2.5 W 0.4 N Tahlequah · Structure no. 135430000000000
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
N4490 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N4490 over Creek in Cherokee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N4490 over Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is N4490 over Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does N4490 over Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is N4490 over Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns N4490 over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.