US Bridges

3272C over Creek

Fair

Hughes County, Oklahoma · 4.2N & .6E of Holdenville · Structure no. 017180000000000

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

3272C over Creek is a concrete slab carrying 3272C over Creek in Hughes County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 99 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.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries3272C
CrossesCreek
Location4.2N & .6E of Holdenville
RouteCounty Highway 3272C
CountyHughes County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.14249, -96.38866
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2022)
Projected traffic256 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$327,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3272C over Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is 3272C 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 3272C over Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 3272C over Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 3272C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.