US Bridges

N4305 (poplin) over Sam Creek

FairPosted for load

Muskogee County, Oklahoma · 1.3S 1.8E of US64/SH165 · Structure no. 299640000000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N4305 (poplin) over Sam Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N4305 (poplin) over Sam Creek in Muskogee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesN4305 (poplin)
CrossesSam Creek
Location1.3S 1.8E of US64/SH165
RouteCity Street N4305
CountyMuskogee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.69333, -95.34944
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2022)
Projected traffic750 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 N4305 (poplin) over Sam Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is N4305 (poplin) over Sam 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does N4305 (poplin) over Sam Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N4305 (poplin) over Sam Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns N4305 (poplin) over Sam Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.