US Bridges

N4550 (3144C) over Elm Branch

Good

Haskell County, Oklahoma · 2E .7N of SH9/SH26 · Structure no. 312480000000000

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N4550 (3144C) over Elm Branch is a concrete culvert carrying N4550 (3144C) over Elm Branch in Haskell County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesN4550 (3144C)
CrossesElm Branch
Location2E .7N of SH9/SH26
RouteCounty Highway N4550
Coordinates35.26778, -94.92028
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2022)
Projected traffic960 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N4550 (3144C) over Elm Branch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is N4550 (3144C) over Elm Branch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does N4550 (3144C) over Elm Branch carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is N4550 (3144C) over Elm Branch?

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns N4550 (3144C) over Elm Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.