N4550 over Hudson Creek
PoorPosted for loadOttawa County, Oklahoma · 2.0E&1.2S of Narissa · Structure no. 072210000000000
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
N4550 over Hudson Creek is a concrete slab carrying N4550 over Hudson Creek in Ottawa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. 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 49 ft (15 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N4550 over Hudson Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is N4550 over Hudson Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does N4550 over Hudson Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is N4550 over Hudson Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns N4550 over Hudson Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.