US Bridges

N4260 over Creek

GoodPosted for load

Wagoner County, Oklahoma · 3.0W US 69; 2.8N SH 51 · Structure no. 261470000000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N4260 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N4260 over Creek in Wagoner County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN4260
CrossesCreek
Location3.0W US 69; 2.8N SH 51
RouteCounty Highway N4260
Coordinates36.00201, -95.42224
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic48 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N4260 over Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is N4260 over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does N4260 over Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N4260 over Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns N4260 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.