US Bridges

1104C/ N4502 over Double Spring Creek

Good

Cherokee County, Oklahoma · .3SE of Terasita · Structure no. 264860000000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
281 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1104C/ N4502 over Double Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 1104C/ N4502 over Double Spring Creek in Cherokee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2042. The structure is 281 ft (85.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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Carries1104C/ N4502
CrossesDouble Spring Creek
Location.3SE of Terasita
RouteCounty Highway N4502
CountyCherokee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.1064, -94.98925
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length281 ft (85.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic640 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$2.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1104C/ N4502 over Double Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1104C/ N4502 over Double Spring 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 1104C/ N4502 over Double Spring Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 1104C/ N4502 over Double Spring Creek?

The structure is 281 ft (85.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 1104C/ N4502 over Double Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.