US Bridges

N3726 Cedar Bend over Sandy Creek

GoodPosted for load

Atoka County, Oklahoma · 1.4W .9S of Wilson · Structure no. 289030000000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N3726 Cedar Bend over Sandy Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying N3726 Cedar Bend over Sandy Creek in Atoka County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesN3726 Cedar Bend
CrossesSandy Creek
Location1.4W .9S of Wilson
RouteCounty Highway N3726
Coordinates34.33194, -96.38
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic80 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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$373,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N3726 Cedar Bend over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is N3726 Cedar Bend over Sandy 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does N3726 Cedar Bend over Sandy Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N3726 Cedar Bend over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns N3726 Cedar Bend over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.