US Bridges

N4488 over Bear Creek

Fair

Latimer County, Oklahoma · .5N of Lodi · Structure no. 293170000000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N4488 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying N4488 over Bear Creek in Latimer County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesN4488
CrossesBear Creek
Location.5N of Lodi
RouteCounty Highway N4488
CountyLatimer County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.01333, -95.0375
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length165 ft (50.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 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 closed14.9 mi (24 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$555,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N4488 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is N4488 over Bear 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 N4488 over Bear Creek carry?

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

How long is N4488 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns N4488 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.