US Bridges

N4550 over Whitegrass Creek

Good

McCurtain County, Oklahoma · 1.4 S Iron Stob Corner · Structure no. 108510000000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N4550 over Whitegrass Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N4550 over Whitegrass Creek in McCurtain 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.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesN4550
CrossesWhitegrass Creek
Location1.4 S Iron Stob Corner
RouteCounty Highway N4550
Coordinates33.87431, -94.94678
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2022)
Projected traffic112 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$369,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N4550 over Whitegrass Creek built?

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

What condition is N4550 over Whitegrass 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does N4550 over Whitegrass Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N4550 over Whitegrass Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns N4550 over Whitegrass Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.