US Bridges

N4440 over Locust Creek

Fair

Craig County, Oklahoma · 3.3S 3.2E of Vinita · Structure no. 276100000000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N4440 over Locust Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N4440 over Locust Creek in Craig County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 5 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 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesN4440
CrossesLocust Creek
Location3.3S 3.2E of Vinita
RouteCounty Highway N4440
CountyCraig County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.59009, -95.09579
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck33 ft (10 m)

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$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N4440 over Locust Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is N4440 over Locust 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 N4440 over Locust Creek carry?

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

How long is N4440 over Locust Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns N4440 over Locust Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.