US Bridges

IRR N4550 over Creek

PoorPosted for load

Ottawa County, Oklahoma · .5N of Commerce · Structure no. 163610000000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR N4550 over Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying IRR N4550 over Creek in Ottawa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 3 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesIRR N4550
CrossesCreek
Location.5N of Commerce
RouteCounty Highway N4550
Coordinates36.92781, -94.87754
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating10.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2022)
Projected traffic800 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$346,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR N4550 over Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR N4550 over 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 IRR N4550 over Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR N4550 over Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns IRR N4550 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.