US Bridges

N3850 over Mountain Creek

Good

Creek County, Oklahoma · 4E 3.2S of Kellyville · Structure no. 216800000000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
202 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N3850 over Mountain Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N3850 over Mountain Creek in Creek County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 202 ft (61.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesN3850
CrossesMountain Creek
Location4E 3.2S of Kellyville
RouteCounty Highway N3850
Coordinates35.90055, -96.15731
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length202 ft (61.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$721,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N3850 over Mountain Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is N3850 over Mountain 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does N3850 over Mountain Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is N3850 over Mountain Creek?

The structure is 202 ft (61.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns N3850 over Mountain Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.