US Bridges

N4030 over Cotton Creek

Fair

Washington County, Oklahoma · 3.7S 6.5E of U.S. 75 · Structure no. 268910000000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N4030 over Cotton Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N4030 over Cotton Creek in Washington County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesN4030
CrossesCotton Creek
Location3.7S 6.5E of U.S. 75
RouteCounty Highway N4030
Coordinates36.94676, -95.80469
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$457,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N4030 over Cotton Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is N4030 over Cotton Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does N4030 over Cotton Creek carry?

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

How long is N4030 over Cotton Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns N4030 over Cotton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.