US Bridges

N4523 over Park Hill Branch

Good

Cherokee County, Oklahoma · 4S .5E of Tahlequah · Structure no. 305600000000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N4523 over Park Hill Branch is a concrete culvert carrying N4523 over Park Hill Branch in Cherokee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesN4523
CrossesPark Hill Branch
Location4S .5E of Tahlequah
RouteCounty Highway N4523
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length78 ft (23.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic96 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N4523 over Park Hill Branch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is N4523 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 N4523 over Park Hill Branch carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N4523 over Park Hill Branch?

The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns N4523 over Park Hill Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.