N3248 (walnut St.) over Rush Creek (walnut St.)
PoorPosted for loadGarvin County, Oklahoma · 0.5 MI SE of Courthouse · Structure no. 232510000000000
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 233 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
N3248 (walnut St.) over Rush Creek (walnut St.) is a steel truss - thru carrying N3248 (walnut St.) over Rush Creek (walnut St.) in Garvin County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,720 by 2042. The structure is 233 ft (70.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N3248 (walnut St.) over Rush Creek (walnut St.) built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is N3248 (walnut St.) over Rush Creek (walnut St.) 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 N3248 (walnut St.) over Rush Creek (walnut St.) carry?
About 4,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is N3248 (walnut St.) over Rush Creek (walnut St.)?
The structure is 233 ft (70.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns N3248 (walnut St.) over Rush Creek (walnut St.)?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.