US Bridges

N4670 over Prairie Creek

GoodPosted for load

Sequoyah County, Oklahoma · 1W 1.7S of Akins · Structure no. 279990000000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
78 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N4670 over Prairie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N4670 over Prairie Creek in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesN4670
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location1W 1.7S of Akins
RouteCounty Highway N4680
Coordinates35.48219, -94.70793
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic360 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$555,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N4670 over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is N4670 over Prairie 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does N4670 over Prairie Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is N4670 over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns N4670 over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.