US Bridges

3274C over Ranch Creek

Fair

Hughes County, Oklahoma · 3 N & 1.3 E of Horntown · Structure no. 248960000000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

3274C over Ranch Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 3274C over Ranch Creek in Hughes County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries3274C
CrossesRanch Creek
Location3 N & 1.3 E of Horntown
RouteCounty Highway 3274C
Coordinates35.1303, -96.22629
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.7 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 traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$445,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3274C over Ranch Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3274C over Ranch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 3274C over Ranch Creek carry?

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

How long is 3274C over Ranch Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 3274C over Ranch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.