N3870 over Polecat Creek
GoodCreek County, Oklahoma · 3W .7N of Kiefer · Structure no. 195000000000000
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 302 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,350
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
N3870 over Polecat Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N3870 over Polecat Creek in Creek County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,160 by 2042. The structure is 302 ft (92.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N3870 over Polecat Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is N3870 over Polecat 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does N3870 over Polecat Creek carry?
About 1,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is N3870 over Polecat Creek?
The structure is 302 ft (92.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns N3870 over Polecat Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.