US Bridges

N4390 over Creek

PoorPosted for load

Muskogee County, Oklahoma · 1.9S 6E of Warner · Structure no. 050830000000000

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N4390 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying N4390 over Creek in Muskogee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 4 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesN4390
CrossesCreek
Location1.9S 6E of Warner
RouteCounty Highway 5166C
Coordinates35.46586, -95.20288
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.1 US tons
Inventory rating13.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic800 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$241,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N4390 over Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is N4390 over 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does N4390 over Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is N4390 over Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns N4390 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.