US Bridges

N4495 over Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Cherokee County, Oklahoma · Woodard Ave. · Structure no. 207460000000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
60 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N4495 over Creek is a steel culvert carrying N4495 over Creek in Cherokee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesN4495
CrossesCreek
LocationWoodard Ave.
RouteCity Street N4495
CountyCherokee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.9229, -95.00038
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
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 6 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2022)
Projected traffic720 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N4495 over Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is N4495 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does N4495 over Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N4495 over Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns N4495 over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.