US Bridges

N3010 over Polecat Creek

Fair

Grant County, Oklahoma · .3N 5.2E 2.3S of Medford · Structure no. 226410000000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
51
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N3010 over Polecat Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N3010 over Polecat Creek in Grant County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 51 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 82 by 2042. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN3010
CrossesPolecat Creek
Location.3N 5.2E 2.3S of Medford
RouteCounty Highway N3010
Coordinates36.77859, -97.64232
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2022)
Projected traffic82 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$658,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N3010 over Polecat Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is N3010 over Polecat Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does N3010 over Polecat Creek carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is N3010 over Polecat Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns N3010 over Polecat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.