US Bridges

N4450 over Town Creek

FairPosted for load

Haskell County, Oklahoma · .6N;1.5E of Stigler · Structure no. 211420000000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N4450 over Town Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N4450 over Town Creek in Haskell County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 6 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesN4450
CrossesTown Creek
Location.6N;1.5E of Stigler
RouteCounty Highway N4450
CountyHaskell County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.26176, -95.0971
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating38.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic480 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N4450 over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is N4450 over Town 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does N4450 over Town Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N4450 over Town Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns N4450 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.