US Bridges

N4590 over No Fire Hollow

PoorPosted for load

Cherokee County, Oklahoma · 2.0MI N &3.0MI E SH82&100 · Structure no. 248150000000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
67 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N4590 over No Fire Hollow is a steel culvert carrying N4590 over No Fire Hollow 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesN4590
CrossesNo Fire Hollow
Location2.0MI N &3.0MI E SH82&100
RouteCounty Highway N4593
CountyCherokee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.78986, -94.84312
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating18.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic80 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N4590 over No Fire Hollow built?

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

What condition is N4590 over No Fire Hollow 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does N4590 over No Fire Hollow carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N4590 over No Fire Hollow?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns N4590 over No Fire Hollow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.