US Bridges

N4120 over S Fork of Ash Creek

Fair

Muskogee County, Oklahoma · 2.2N;2W of SH 16 & 72 · Structure no. 207640000000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N4120 over S Fork of Ash Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N4120 over S Fork of Ash Creek in Muskogee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesN4120
CrossesS Fork of Ash Creek
Location2.2N;2W of SH 16 & 72
RouteCounty Highway N4120
Coordinates35.77901, -95.6772
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$436,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N4120 over S Fork of Ash Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is N4120 over S Fork of Ash 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 2024.

How much traffic does N4120 over S Fork of Ash Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N4120 over S Fork of Ash Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns N4120 over S Fork of Ash Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.