US Bridges

N3650 over Deep Fork Canadian Riv.

PoorPosted for load

Creek County, Oklahoma · 2.2S of Aron · Structure no. 014060000000000

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N3650 over Deep Fork Canadian Riv. is a steel truss - thru carrying N3650 over Deep Fork Canadian Riv. in Creek County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesN3650
CrossesDeep Fork Canadian Riv.
Location2.2S of Aron
RouteCounty Highway N3650
CountyCreek County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.65025, -96.51157
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating9.1 US tons
Inventory rating5.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic80 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$278,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N3650 over Deep Fork Canadian Riv. built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is N3650 over Deep Fork Canadian Riv. 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does N3650 over Deep Fork Canadian Riv. carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is N3650 over Deep Fork Canadian Riv.?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns N3650 over Deep Fork Canadian Riv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.