US Bridges

N4090 over Mormon Creek

Fair

Nowata County, Oklahoma · 2.5N 60; 5W 169 · Structure no. 267780000000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
276
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N4090 over Mormon Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying N4090 over Mormon Creek in Nowata County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 276 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 442 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesN4090
CrossesMormon Creek
Location2.5N 60; 5W 169
RouteCounty Highway N4090
Coordinates36.74944, -95.71967
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic276 (2022)
Projected traffic442 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$489,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N4090 over Mormon Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is N4090 over Mormon 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does N4090 over Mormon Creek carry?

About 276 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N4090 over Mormon Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns N4090 over Mormon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.