US Bridges

N4200 over Blue Creek

GoodPosted for load

Wagoner County, Oklahoma · 3.5S & 1.0W of Porter · Structure no. 215290000000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N4200 over Blue Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying N4200 over Blue Creek in Wagoner County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 24 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN4200
CrossesBlue Creek
Location3.5S & 1.0W of Porter
RouteCounty Highway N4200
Coordinates35.81364, -95.53568
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2022)
Projected traffic38 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$350,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N4200 over Blue Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is N4200 over Blue 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 2024.

How much traffic does N4200 over Blue Creek carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N4200 over Blue Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns N4200 over Blue Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.