US Bridges

3138C/ N4470 over Creek

FairPosted for load

Haskell County, Oklahoma · 2.8N 2.2 W of Lequire · Structure no. 075750000000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

3138C/ N4470 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying 3138C/ N4470 over Creek in Haskell County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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Carries3138C/ N4470
CrossesCreek
Location2.8N 2.2 W of Lequire
RouteCounty Highway 3138C
CountyHaskell County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.14036, -95.06838
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating23.6 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3138C/ N4470 over Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3138C/ N4470 over 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 3138C/ N4470 over Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 3138C/ N4470 over Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 3138C/ N4470 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.