N4450 over Locust Creek
PoorPosted for loadCraig County, Oklahoma · 5.SE of Vinita · Structure no. 042510000000000
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
N4450 over Locust Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N4450 over Locust Creek in Craig County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 90 years old, older 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 3 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N4450 over Locust Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is N4450 over Locust 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does N4450 over Locust Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is N4450 over Locust Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns N4450 over Locust Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.