N3870 over Creek
PoorPosted for loadCreek County, Oklahoma · 3W 2.2S of US75ALT/SH67 · Structure no. 066430000000000
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,350
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
N3870 over Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N3870 over Creek in Creek County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,160 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N3870 over Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is N3870 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 N3870 over Creek carry?
About 1,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is N3870 over Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns N3870 over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.