US Bridges

N4050 over Bald Mountain Creek

Good

Pittsburg County, Oklahoma · 3.1S 1.8W of Indianola · Structure no. 270460000000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N4050 over Bald Mountain Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N4050 over Bald Mountain Creek in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN4050
CrossesBald Mountain Creek
Location3.1S 1.8W of Indianola
RouteCounty Highway N4050
Coordinates35.12439, -95.80685
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.7 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic120 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$580,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N4050 over Bald Mountain Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is N4050 over Bald Mountain 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 N4050 over Bald Mountain Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N4050 over Bald Mountain Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns N4050 over Bald Mountain Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.