US Bridges

N4469 over Saline Creek

Fair

Mayes County, Oklahoma · 5.7S of Spavinaw · Structure no. 150040000000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
81 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
165
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N4469 over Saline Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N4469 over Saline Creek in Mayes County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 165 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 264 by 2042. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesN4469
CrossesSaline Creek
Location5.7S of Spavinaw
RouteCounty Highway N4469
CountyMayes County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.30354, -95.04776
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2022)
Projected traffic264 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 N4469 over Saline Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is N4469 over Saline 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does N4469 over Saline Creek carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N4469 over Saline Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns N4469 over Saline Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.