US Bridges

D3838 over Gobbler Creek

Fair

Hughes County, Oklahoma · 5.9 E of Calvin · Structure no. 207250000000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

D3838 over Gobbler Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying D3838 over Gobbler Creek in Hughes County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesD3838
CrossesGobbler Creek
Location5.9 E of Calvin
RouteCounty Highway D3838
CountyHughes County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.97069, -96.14831
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$369,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was D3838 over Gobbler Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is D3838 over Gobbler 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 D3838 over Gobbler Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is D3838 over Gobbler Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns D3838 over Gobbler Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.