US Bridges

N4480 over Creek

FairPosted for load

Craig County, Oklahoma · 5.0 MI NE of Welch · Structure no. 046090000000000

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
51
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N4480 over Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N4480 over Creek in Craig County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older 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 51 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 82 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesN4480
CrossesCreek
Location5.0 MI NE of Welch
RouteCounty Highway N4480
Coordinates36.89125, -95.01737
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2022)
Projected traffic82 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$246,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N4480 over Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is N4480 over Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does N4480 over Creek carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N4480 over Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns N4480 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.