US Bridges

N4370 over Briartown Creek

Good

Muskogee County, Oklahoma · 3.3S 1.5E of Porum · Structure no. 318100000000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N4370 over Briartown Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N4370 over Briartown Creek in Muskogee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesN4370
CrossesBriartown Creek
Location3.3S 1.5E of Porum
RouteCounty Highway N4370
Coordinates35.30889, -95.23861
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 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 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N4370 over Briartown Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is N4370 over Briartown 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 N4370 over Briartown Creek carry?

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

How long is N4370 over Briartown Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns N4370 over Briartown Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.