US Bridges

N4260 over Driver Creek

Fair

Mayes County, Oklahoma · 8.5NW of 69 and 28 · Structure no. 256220000000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N4260 over Driver Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying N4260 over Driver Creek in Mayes 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesN4260
CrossesDriver Creek
Location8.5NW of 69 and 28
RouteCounty Highway N4260
CountyMayes County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.46656, -95.41774
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic320 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$480,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N4260 over Driver Creek built?

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

What condition is N4260 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 N4260 over Driver Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N4260 over Driver Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns N4260 over Driver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.