US Bridges

3220C over Creek

Good

Hughes County, Oklahoma · .4 N & 3.3 E of Allen · Structure no. 059180000000000

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

3220C over Creek is a concrete slab carrying 3220C 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries3220C
CrossesCreek
Location.4 N & 3.3 E of Allen
RouteCounty Highway 3220C
Coordinates34.88361, -96.35639
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic800 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3220C over Creek built?

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

What condition is 3220C over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does 3220C over Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 3220C over Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 3220C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.