US Bridges

3262C over Caney Boggy Creek

Fair

Hughes County, Oklahoma · 1.5 S & 5.3 E of Gerty · Structure no. 254240000000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

3262C over Caney Boggy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 3262C over Caney Boggy Creek in Hughes County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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Carries3262C
CrossesCaney Boggy Creek
Location1.5 S & 5.3 E of Gerty
RouteCounty Highway 3262C
CountyHughes County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.81651, -96.19582
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 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
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$667,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3262C over Caney Boggy Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3262C over Caney Boggy 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 3262C over Caney Boggy Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 3262C over Caney Boggy Creek?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 3262C over Caney Boggy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.