US Bridges

N4570 over Benningfield Creek

Good

McCurtain County, Oklahoma · 0.5 S; 1.5 W N Pole Store · Structure no. 288940000000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N4570 over Benningfield Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N4570 over Benningfield Creek in McCurtain County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN4570
CrossesBenningfield Creek
Location0.5 S; 1.5 W N Pole Store
RouteCounty Highway N4570
Coordinates34.08361, -94.91333
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 N4570 over Benningfield Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is N4570 over Benningfield 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does N4570 over Benningfield Creek carry?

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

How long is N4570 over Benningfield Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns N4570 over Benningfield Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.