US Bridges

N2878 (3 RD St.) over Creek

Good

Garfield County, Oklahoma · 1BLK Nofcherry on 3 RD · Structure no. 237520000000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N2878 (3 RD St.) over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N2878 (3 RD St.) over Creek in Garfield County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN2878 (3 RD St.)
CrossesCreek
Location1BLK Nofcherry on 3 RD
RouteCity Street N2878
Coordinates36.41203, -97.87582
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N2878 (3 RD St.) over Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is N2878 (3 RD St.) over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does N2878 (3 RD St.) over Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N2878 (3 RD St.) over Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns N2878 (3 RD St.) over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.