US Bridges

N4035 over Rabbit Creek

Poor

Pittsburg County, Oklahoma · 3.5W 1.5N of Mcalester · Structure no. 320450000000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N4035 over Rabbit Creek is a steel culvert carrying N4035 over Rabbit Creek in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 4 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.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesN4035
CrossesRabbit Creek
Location3.5W 1.5N of Mcalester
RouteCounty Highway N4035
CountyPittsburg County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.95721, -95.83345
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic240 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N4035 over Rabbit Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is N4035 over Rabbit 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does N4035 over Rabbit Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N4035 over Rabbit Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns N4035 over Rabbit Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.