US Bridges

3236C over Gabbler Creek

Poor

Hughes County, Oklahoma · 0.3 N & .2 E of Lamar · Structure no. 040980000000000

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

3236C over Gabbler Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 3236C over Gabbler Creek in Hughes County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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.

It carries about 260 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 416 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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Carries3236C
CrossesGabbler Creek
Location0.3 N & .2 E of Lamar
RouteCounty Highway 3236C
CountyHughes County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.10245, -96.1241
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2022)
Projected traffic416 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3236C over Gabbler Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3236C over Gabbler Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 3236C over Gabbler Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 3236C over Gabbler Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns 3236C over Gabbler Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.