US Bridges

N4360/ Benge Rd. over Creek

GoodPosted for load

Muskogee County, Oklahoma · 2.1S of Ft. Gibson · Structure no. 269000000000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N4360/ Benge Rd. over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N4360/ Benge Rd. over Creek in Muskogee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesN4360/ Benge Rd.
CrossesCreek
Location2.1S of Ft. Gibson
RouteCounty Highway N4360
Coordinates35.76932, -95.25147
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2022)
Projected traffic128 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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$225,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N4360/ Benge Rd. over Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is N4360/ Benge Rd. over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does N4360/ Benge Rd. over Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N4360/ Benge Rd. over Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns N4360/ Benge Rd. over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.