US Bridges

N3804 over S. Canadian River

PoorClosed to traffic

Hughes County, Oklahoma · 1NE of Calvin · Structure no. 007250000000000

Built
1919
106 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
767 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N3804 over S. Canadian River is a steel truss - thru carrying N3804 over S. Canadian River in Hughes County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1919, so it is 106 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 767 ft (233.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesN3804
CrossesS. Canadian River
Location1NE of Calvin
RouteCounty Highway N3804
Coordinates34.97648, -96.24055
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length767 ft (233.8 m)
Longest span190 ft (57.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic80 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N3804 over S. Canadian River built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025.

What condition is N3804 over S. Canadian River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does N3804 over S. Canadian River carry?

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

How long is N3804 over S. Canadian River?

The structure is 767 ft (233.8 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (57.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns N3804 over S. Canadian River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.