US Bridges

N4320 over Bennett Creek

GoodPosted for load

Muskogee County, Oklahoma · 1E; .4N of Co. LINE/SH266 · Structure no. 297720000000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N4320 over Bennett Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N4320 over Bennett Creek in Muskogee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesN4320
CrossesBennett Creek
Location1E; .4N of Co. LINE/SH266
RouteCounty Highway N4320
Coordinates35.46806, -95.3275
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed4.3 mi (7 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$299,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N4320 over Bennett Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is N4320 over Bennett 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does N4320 over Bennett Creek carry?

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

How long is N4320 over Bennett Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns N4320 over Bennett Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.