US Bridges

3024C over Buffalo Creek Trib.

Good

Harper County, Oklahoma · 4S 4.7W Buffalo · Structure no. 254980000000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

3024C over Buffalo Creek Trib. is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 3024C over Buffalo Creek Trib. in Harper County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Carries3024C
CrossesBuffalo Creek Trib.
Location4S 4.7W Buffalo
RouteCounty Highway 3024C
Coordinates36.76873, -99.72331
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic80 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$362,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3024C over Buffalo Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3024C 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 3024C over Buffalo Creek Trib. carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 3024C over Buffalo Creek Trib.?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 3024C over Buffalo Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.