US Bridges

N4377 over Creek

Fair

Latimer County, Oklahoma · 4.1 E; 1.8 S Yanush · Structure no. 247020000000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N4377 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N4377 over Creek in Latimer County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesN4377
CrossesCreek
Location4.1 E; 1.8 S Yanush
RouteCounty Highway N4377
CountyLatimer County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.68374, -95.24118
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic80 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 N4377 over Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is N4377 over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does N4377 over Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N4377 over Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns N4377 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.