US Bridges

3126C/ N4536 over Owl Creek

FairPosted for load

Haskell County, Oklahoma · .7S; 1E of Mccurtain · Structure no. 201700000000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

3126C/ N4536 over Owl Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 3126C/ N4536 over Owl Creek in Haskell County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries3126C/ N4536
CrossesOwl Creek
Location.7S; 1E of Mccurtain
RouteCounty Highway 3126C
CountyHaskell County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.14141, -94.95409
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$354,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3126C/ N4536 over Owl Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3126C/ N4536 over Owl 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 3126C/ N4536 over Owl Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 3126C/ N4536 over Owl Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 3126C/ N4536 over Owl Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.