US Bridges

N3940 over Birch Creek

Good

Atoka County, Oklahoma · 1N 1.5E of Wardville · Structure no. 295250000000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N3940 over Birch Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N3940 over Birch Creek in Atoka County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2042. The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesN3940
CrossesBirch Creek
Location1N 1.5E of Wardville
RouteCounty Highway N3940
Coordinates34.66917, -96.00444
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length93 ft (28.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic40 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N3940 over Birch Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is N3940 over Birch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does N3940 over Birch Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N3940 over Birch Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns N3940 over Birch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.