US Bridges

3246C over Bird Creek

Fair

Hughes County, Oklahoma · 2.9 E of Spaulding · Structure no. 242680000000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

3246C over Bird Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 3246C over Bird Creek in Hughes County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2042. The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries3246C
CrossesBird Creek
Location2.9 E of Spaulding
RouteCounty Highway 3246C
CountyHughes County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.0141, -96.39137
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic480 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$659,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3246C over Bird Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3246C over Bird 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 3246C over Bird Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 3246C over Bird Creek?

The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 3246C over Bird Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.