US Bridges

3230C over Sandy Creek

Fair

Hughes County, Oklahoma · .3 S & 2.5 E of Non · Structure no. 226290000000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
385
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

3230C over Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 3230C over Sandy Creek in Hughes County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 385 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 616 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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Carries3230C
CrossesSandy Creek
Location.3 S & 2.5 E of Non
RouteCounty Highway 3230C
CountyHughes County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.77644, -96.19511
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum 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 length120 ft (36.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2022)
Projected traffic616 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$560,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3230C over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3230C over Sandy 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 3230C over Sandy Creek carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 3230C over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 3230C over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.