US Bridges

3246C over Little River Creek

Good

Hughes County, Oklahoma · 3.6 E of Spaulding · Structure no. 252190000000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

3246C over Little River Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 3246C over Little River Creek in Hughes County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 170 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 272 by 2042. The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries3246C
CrossesLittle River Creek
Location3.6 E of Spaulding
RouteCounty Highway 3246C
Coordinates35.01415, -96.37821
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2022)
Projected traffic272 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$568,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3246C over Little River Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3246C over Little River Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does 3246C over Little River Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 3246C over Little River Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 3246C over Little River Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.