US Bridges

N4690 (2166C) over Honey Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Oklahoma · 7.5SE of Grove · Structure no. 264900000000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
238 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N4690 (2166C) over Honey Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N4690 (2166C) over Honey Creek in Delaware County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2042. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesN4690 (2166C)
CrossesHoney Creek
Location7.5SE of Grove
RouteCounty Highway N4690
CountyDelaware County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.55019, -94.64838
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic320 by 2042
Trucks15%
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$2.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N4690 (2166C) over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is N4690 (2166C) over Honey 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does N4690 (2166C) over Honey Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is N4690 (2166C) over Honey Creek?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns N4690 (2166C) over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.