US Bridges

N4279 (1844C) over Lightning Creek

Good

Craig County, Oklahoma · 2E of U.S. 60 · Structure no. 312010000000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N4279 (1844C) over Lightning Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N4279 (1844C) over Lightning Creek in Craig County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesN4279 (1844C)
CrossesLightning Creek
Location2E of U.S. 60
RouteCounty Highway N4279
CountyCraig County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.69475, -95.37985
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length87 ft (26.4 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N4279 (1844C) over Lightning Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is N4279 (1844C) over Lightning Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does N4279 (1844C) over Lightning Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is N4279 (1844C) over Lightning Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns N4279 (1844C) over Lightning Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.