US Bridges

N4450 over Taloka Creek Trib.

FairPosted for load

Haskell County, Oklahoma · 3.7N 1.5E of Stigler · Structure no. 046410000000000

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N4450 over Taloka Creek Trib. is a concrete slab carrying N4450 over Taloka Creek Trib. in Haskell County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesN4450
CrossesTaloka Creek Trib.
Location3.7N 1.5E of Stigler
RouteCounty Highway N4450
CountyHaskell County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.30726, -95.09722
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating18.8 US tons
Inventory rating11.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$230,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N4450 over Taloka Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is N4450 over Taloka Creek Trib. 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does N4450 over Taloka Creek Trib. carry?

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

How long is N4450 over Taloka Creek Trib.?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns N4450 over Taloka Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.