US Bridges

N4025 over Timber Lake Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Washington County, Oklahoma · 10.7 S 5.5 E of US 60 · Structure no. 031370000000000

Built
1911
114 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N4025 over Timber Lake Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying N4025 over Timber Lake Creek in Washington County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1911, so it is 114 years old, older 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 0 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesN4025
CrossesTimber Lake Creek
Location10.7 S 5.5 E of US 60
RouteCounty Highway N4025
Coordinates36.57251, -95.83946
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
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$261,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N4025 over Timber Lake Creek built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025.

What condition is N4025 over Timber Lake 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does N4025 over Timber Lake Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N4025 over Timber Lake Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns N4025 over Timber Lake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.