US Bridges

3220C over Big Creek

Good

Hughes County, Oklahoma · .5 N & 3.6 E of Allen · Structure no. 283770000000000

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

About this bridge

3220C over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 3220C over Big Creek 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 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries3220C
CrossesBig Creek
Location.5 N & 3.6 E of Allen
RouteCounty Highway 3220C
Coordinates34.88361, -96.35139
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating81 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 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 built?

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

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

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

How long is 3220C over Big Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 3220C over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.