US Bridges

N4270 over Driver Creek

Fair

Mayes County, Oklahoma · 7.2 W.&2.2 N of US69 Junc · Structure no. 242980000000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N4270 over Driver Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying N4270 over Driver Creek in Mayes County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 6 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2042. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesN4270
CrossesDriver Creek
Location7.2 W.&2.2 N of US69 Junc
RouteCounty Highway N4270
CountyMayes County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.47035, -95.39976
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic640 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$587,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N4270 over Driver Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is N4270 over Driver 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does N4270 over Driver Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N4270 over Driver Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns N4270 over Driver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.