US Bridges

N4520 over Park Hill Branch

GoodPosted for load

Cherokee County, Oklahoma · 4.1 MI S of Tahlequah · Structure no. 239180000000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N4520 over Park Hill Branch is a concrete culvert carrying N4520 over Park Hill Branch in Cherokee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN4520
CrossesPark Hill Branch
Location4.1 MI S of Tahlequah
RouteCounty Highway N4520
Coordinates35.85472, -94.9675
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.6 US tons
Inventory rating22.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic240 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N4520 over Park Hill Branch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is N4520 over Park Hill Branch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does N4520 over Park Hill Branch carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N4520 over Park Hill Branch?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns N4520 over Park Hill Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.