US Bridges

N4085 over Miller Creek

Good

Pittsburg County, Oklahoma · 1.5 S 2.5 W of Alderso · Structure no. 063290000000000

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N4085 over Miller Creek is a concrete slab carrying N4085 over Miller Creek in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesN4085
CrossesMiller Creek
Location1.5 S 2.5 W of Alderso
RouteCounty Highway N4085
Coordinates34.88154, -95.74146
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$319,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N4085 over Miller Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is N4085 over Miller 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does N4085 over Miller Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N4085 over Miller Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns N4085 over Miller Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.