US Bridges

N4320 over Thompson Creek

Fair

Craig County, Oklahoma · 3.4 MI N of SH 600 · Structure no. 233450000000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N4320 over Thompson Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying N4320 over Thompson Creek in Craig County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesN4320
CrossesThompson Creek
Location3.4 MI N of SH 600
RouteCounty Highway N4320
Coordinates36.71378, -95.30562
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 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$563,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N4320 over Thompson Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is N4320 over Thompson 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does N4320 over Thompson Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N4320 over Thompson Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns N4320 over Thompson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.