US Bridges

N4710 (2148C) over Cherokee Creek

Good

Delaware County, Oklahoma · .9N of HWY 116 · Structure no. 297610000000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N4710 (2148C) over Cherokee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N4710 (2148C) over Cherokee Creek in Delaware County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesN4710 (2148C)
CrossesCherokee Creek
Location.9N of HWY 116
RouteCounty Highway N4710
Coordinates36.29222, -94.61222
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 rating54.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 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 closed3.7 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N4710 (2148C) over Cherokee Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is N4710 (2148C) over Cherokee 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does N4710 (2148C) over Cherokee Creek carry?

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

How long is N4710 (2148C) over Cherokee Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns N4710 (2148C) over Cherokee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.