US Bridges

3218C over Creek

Fair

Hughes County, Oklahoma · 4 S & .5 E of Spaulding · Structure no. 059110000000000

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

3218C over Creek is a concrete slab carrying 3218C over Creek in Hughes County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries3218C
CrossesCreek
Location4 S & .5 E of Spaulding
RouteCounty Highway 3218C
CountyHughes County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.95616, -96.43233
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 protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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$236,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3218C over Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3218C 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 3218C over Creek carry?

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

How long is 3218C over Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 3218C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.