US Bridges

N3825 (s Old Hwy) over Clear Boggy Creek

PoorPosted for load

Atoka County, Oklahoma · .3E 1.3N of Caney · Structure no. 021560000000000

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
206 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N3825 (s Old Hwy) over Clear Boggy Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying N3825 (s Old Hwy) over Clear Boggy Creek in Atoka County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesN3825 (s Old Hwy)
CrossesClear Boggy Creek
Location.3E 1.3N of Caney
RouteCounty Highway N3825
Coordinates34.25178, -96.20534
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.6 US tons
Inventory rating3.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (4.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$727,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N3825 (s Old Hwy) over Clear Boggy Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is N3825 (s Old Hwy) over Clear Boggy 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does N3825 (s Old Hwy) over Clear Boggy Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is N3825 (s Old Hwy) over Clear Boggy Creek?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns N3825 (s Old Hwy) over Clear Boggy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.