US Bridges

N4470 over Turkey Creek

GoodPosted for load

Haskell County, Oklahoma · .5N; 2.2E of Lequire · Structure no. 246390000000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
525
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N4470 over Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N4470 over Turkey Creek in Haskell County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 525 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesN4470
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location.5N; 2.2E of Lequire
RouteCounty Highway N4470
Coordinates35.1144, -95.06835
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2022)
Projected traffic840 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 N4470 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is N4470 over Turkey 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does N4470 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N4470 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns N4470 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.