N4530 over Tahlequah Creek
GoodCherokee County, Oklahoma · 1.3E & 1.3S Tahlequah · Structure no. 248120000000000
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 180 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
N4530 over Tahlequah Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N4530 over Tahlequah Creek in Cherokee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N4530 over Tahlequah Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is N4530 over Tahlequah 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 N4530 over Tahlequah Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is N4530 over Tahlequah Creek?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns N4530 over Tahlequah Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.