Indian Rd./ N4521 over Creek
FairPosted for loadCherokee County, Oklahoma · 2.2 MI S of Keys SH 82 · Structure no. 156570000000000
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Indian Rd./ N4521 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Indian Rd./ N4521 over Creek in Cherokee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Indian Rd./ N4521 over Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Indian Rd./ N4521 over Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Indian Rd./ N4521 over Creek carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Indian Rd./ N4521 over Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Indian Rd./ N4521 over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.