US Bridges

N4725 over Creek

Fair

McCurtain County, Oklahoma · 0.5 E; 0.5 S Redland · Structure no. 233150000000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N4725 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N4725 over Creek in McCurtain County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN4725
CrossesCreek
Location0.5 E; 0.5 S Redland
RouteCounty Highway N4725
Coordinates33.9028, -94.64373
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N4725 over Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is N4725 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does N4725 over Creek carry?

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

How long is N4725 over Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns N4725 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.