US Bridges

N4270 over Shady Grove Creek

GoodPosted for load

McIntosh County, Oklahoma · 1.5S of Shady Grove · Structure no. 259090000000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N4270 over Shady Grove Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N4270 over Shady Grove Creek in McIntosh County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesN4270
CrossesShady Grove Creek
Location1.5S of Shady Grove
RouteCounty Highway 4658C
Coordinates35.47219, -95.4158
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2022)
Projected traffic360 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 N4270 over Shady Grove Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is N4270 over Shady Grove 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does N4270 over Shady Grove Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is N4270 over Shady Grove Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns N4270 over Shady Grove Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.