US Bridges

N4460 over 14 Mile Creek Trib.

FairPosted for load

Cherokee County, Oklahoma · 2W 1S of Gideon · Structure no. 282200000000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N4460 over 14 Mile Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying N4460 over 14 Mile Creek Trib. 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

Location

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CarriesN4460
Crosses14 Mile Creek Trib.
Location2W 1S of Gideon
RouteCounty Highway N4460
CountyCherokee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.99733, -95.06481
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic240 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.3 mi (15 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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N4460 over 14 Mile Creek Trib. built?

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

What condition is N4460 over 14 Mile Creek Trib. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does N4460 over 14 Mile Creek Trib. carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is N4460 over 14 Mile Creek Trib.?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns N4460 over 14 Mile Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.