US Bridges

N3214 (1062C) over Creek

Fair

Carter County, Oklahoma · 6.5W 5.3N I-35 / US 70 · Structure no. 009290000000000

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
257
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N3214 (1062C) over Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N3214 (1062C) over Creek in Carter County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 105 years old, older 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 5 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 257 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 411 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesN3214 (1062C)
CrossesCreek
Location6.5W 5.3N I-35 / US 70
RouteCounty Highway 1011
CountyCarter County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.25061, -97.27374
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic257 (2022)
Projected traffic411 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$303,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N3214 (1062C) over Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is N3214 (1062C) over 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does N3214 (1062C) over Creek carry?

About 257 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is N3214 (1062C) over Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns N3214 (1062C) over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.