US Bridges

N4600 over Bee Creek

Good

Ottawa County, Oklahoma · 2E; 0.5S of Fairland · Structure no. 298800000000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
206
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N4600 over Bee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N4600 over Bee Creek in Ottawa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 206 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2042. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesN4600
CrossesBee Creek
Location2E; 0.5S of Fairland
RouteCounty Highway N4600
Coordinates36.73444, -94.80139
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating104.5 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic206 (2022)
Projected traffic300 by 2042
Trucks15%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N4600 over Bee Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is N4600 over Bee 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does N4600 over Bee Creek carry?

About 206 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is N4600 over Bee Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns N4600 over Bee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.