N4260 over Butler Creek
PoorPosted for loadMuskogee County, Oklahoma · 2. N 2.8 E of Oktaha · Structure no. 022860000000000
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
N4260 over Butler Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying N4260 over Butler Creek in Muskogee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N4260 over Butler Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is N4260 over Butler Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does N4260 over Butler Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is N4260 over Butler Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns N4260 over Butler Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.