US Bridges

D3730 over Creek

Poor

Bryan County, Oklahoma · 0.8 MI S of Armstrong · Structure no. 113570000000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

D3730 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying D3730 over Creek in Bryan County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 3 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.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesD3730
CrossesCreek
Location0.8 MI S of Armstrong
RouteCounty Highway D3730
Coordinates34.04502, -96.35818
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic320 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was D3730 over Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is D3730 over 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does D3730 over Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is D3730 over Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns D3730 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.