3242C over Ranch Creek
GoodHughes County, Oklahoma · 3.4 N 3 E of Horntown · Structure no. 258270000000000
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 68 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 160
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
3242C over Ranch Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 3242C over Ranch 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 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 3242C over Ranch Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is 3242C over Ranch 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does 3242C over Ranch Creek carry?
About 160 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is 3242C over Ranch Creek?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns 3242C over Ranch Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.