US Bridges

N4544 over Spring Creek

FairPosted for load

Cherokee County, Oklahoma · 2.8 N & 0.4 E of Lowrey · Structure no. 216000000000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
96 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N4544 over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N4544 over Spring Creek in Cherokee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN4544
CrossesSpring Creek
Location2.8 N & 0.4 E of Lowrey
RouteCounty Highway N4544
CountyCherokee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.13957, -94.91567
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating31.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$495,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N4544 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is N4544 over Spring 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 N4544 over Spring Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N4544 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns N4544 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.