US Bridges

3224C over Creek

Fair

Hughes County, Oklahoma · 5.1 S & 1.1 E of Allen · Structure no. 059150000000000

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
195
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

3224C over Creek is a concrete slab carrying 3224C 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 6 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 195 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 312 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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Carries3224C
CrossesCreek
Location5.1 S & 1.1 E of Allen
RouteCounty Highway 3224C
CountyHughes County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.80372, -96.39623
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic195 (2022)
Projected traffic312 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$236,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3224C over Creek built?

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

What condition is 3224C 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 3224C over Creek carry?

About 195 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 3224C over Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 3224C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.