US Bridges

N3750 over Little Wewoka Creek

Poor

Hughes County, Oklahoma · 1.2 N & 5.3 W of Wetumka · Structure no. 202580000000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N3750 over Little Wewoka Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying N3750 over Little Wewoka Creek in Hughes County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesN3750
CrossesLittle Wewoka Creek
Location1.2 N & 5.3 W of Wetumka
RouteCounty Highway N3750
Coordinates35.25604, -96.3351
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (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 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$524,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N3750 over Little Wewoka Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is N3750 over Little Wewoka Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does N3750 over Little Wewoka Creek carry?

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

How long is N3750 over Little Wewoka Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns N3750 over Little Wewoka Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.