US Bridges

3220C over Big Creek Trib

Good

Hughes County, Oklahoma · .4 N & 3.5 E of Allen · Structure no. 283760000000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

3220C over Big Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying 3220C over Big Creek Trib in Hughes County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries3220C
CrossesBig Creek Trib
Location.4 N & 3.5 E of Allen
RouteCounty Highway 3220C
Coordinates34.88361, -96.35361
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating96 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic800 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$555,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3220C over Big Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3220C over Big Creek Trib 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 3220C over Big Creek Trib carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 3220C over Big Creek Trib?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 3220C over Big Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.