US Bridges

N2838 (4th St) over Tony Hollow Creek

Poor

Grady County, Oklahoma · 300 N of Ohio on 4th · Structure no. 072760000000000

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Arch - Thru
Concrete
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
643
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N2838 (4th St) over Tony Hollow Creek is a concrete arch - thru carrying N2838 (4th St) over Tony Hollow Creek in Grady County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 643 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,029 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN2838 (4th St)
CrossesTony Hollow Creek
Location300 N of Ohio on 4th
RouteCity Street N2838
Coordinates35.05685, -97.93685
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic643 (2022)
Projected traffic1,029 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$466,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N2838 (4th St) over Tony Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is N2838 (4th St) over Tony Hollow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does N2838 (4th St) over Tony Hollow Creek carry?

About 643 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N2838 (4th St) over Tony Hollow Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns N2838 (4th St) over Tony Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.