US Bridges

N4049 (road to over Sandy Creek Trib.

FairPosted for load

Pittsburg County, Oklahoma · 100FT S. of US 270 · Structure no. 251600000000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N4049 (road to over Sandy Creek Trib. is a wood or timber slab carrying N4049 (road to over Sandy Creek Trib. in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesN4049 (road to
CrossesSandy Creek Trib.
Location100FT S. of US 270
RouteCity Street N4049
CountyPittsburg County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.94443, -95.80735
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic320 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$276,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N4049 (road to over Sandy Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is N4049 (road to over Sandy Creek Trib. 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does N4049 (road to over Sandy Creek Trib. carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N4049 (road to over Sandy Creek Trib.?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns N4049 (road to over Sandy Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.