US Bridges

N4290 over Big Creek

Good

Craig County, Oklahoma · 2S Oklahoma/Kansas S/L · Structure no. 323390000000000

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N4290 over Big Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N4290 over Big Creek in Craig County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesN4290
CrossesBig Creek
Location2S Oklahoma/Kansas S/L
RouteCounty Highway N4290
Coordinates36.97107, -95.35425
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 N4290 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is N4290 over Big 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 N4290 over Big Creek carry?

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

How long is N4290 over Big Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns N4290 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.