US Bridges

3016C over Buffalo Creek Trib.

Good

Harper County, Oklahoma · 2.N 3.2W of Buffalo · Structure no. 235180000000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

3016C over Buffalo Creek Trib. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 3016C over Buffalo Creek Trib. in Harper County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries3016C
CrossesBuffalo Creek Trib.
Location2.N 3.2W of Buffalo
RouteCounty Highway 3016C
CountyHarper County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.87082, -99.69609
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic120 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$413,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3016C over Buffalo Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3016C over Buffalo Creek Trib. 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does 3016C over Buffalo Creek Trib. carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 3016C over Buffalo Creek Trib.?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 3016C over Buffalo Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.