US Bridges

N4530 over Park Hill Branch

GoodPosted for load

Cherokee County, Oklahoma · 4S 1.2E of Tahlequah · Structure no. 292130000000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N4530 over Park Hill Branch is a concrete culvert carrying N4530 over Park Hill Branch in Cherokee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesN4530
CrossesPark Hill Branch
Location4S 1.2E of Tahlequah
RouteCounty Highway N4530
Coordinates35.85306, -94.94972
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic200 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$555,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N4530 over Park Hill Branch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is N4530 over Park Hill Branch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does N4530 over Park Hill Branch carry?

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

How long is N4530 over Park Hill Branch?

The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns N4530 over Park Hill Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.