US Bridges

3220C over Salt Creek Branch

Fair

Hughes County, Oklahoma · .1 N & 1.9 E of Gerty · Structure no. 068410000000000

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
630
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

3220C over Salt Creek Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying 3220C over Salt Creek Branch in Hughes County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 630 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,008 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries3220C
CrossesSalt Creek Branch
Location.1 N & 1.9 E of Gerty
RouteCounty Highway 3220C
CountyHughes County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.83943, -96.25491
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2022)
Projected traffic1,008 by 2042
Trucks15%
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$236,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3220C over Salt Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3220C over Salt Creek Branch 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 3220C over Salt Creek Branch carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 3220C over Salt Creek Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 3220C over Salt Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.