3218C over Little River
PoorPosted for loadHughes County, Oklahoma · 3.8 N & 2 W of Atwood · Structure no. 111230000000000
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 313 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
3218C over Little River is a steel truss - thru carrying 3218C over Little River in Hughes County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2042. The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 3218C over Little River built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is 3218C over Little River 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does 3218C over Little River carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is 3218C over Little River?
The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns 3218C over Little River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.