N4482 over Bobtail Creek
PoorPosted for loadCherokee County, Oklahoma · 3.7S 3.5W of Tahlequah · Structure no. 274900000000000
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
N4482 over Bobtail Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N4482 over Bobtail Creek in Cherokee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N4482 over Bobtail Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is N4482 over Bobtail Creek 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does N4482 over Bobtail Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is N4482 over Bobtail Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns N4482 over Bobtail Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.