US Bridges

3428C Major over Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Oklahoma · 3.1 MI W SH 81 · Structure no. 101670000000000

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

3428C Major over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 3428C Major over Creek in Jefferson County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries3428C Major
CrossesCreek
Location3.1 MI W SH 81
RouteCounty Highway 3411
CountyJefferson County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.01261, -98.02424
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic80 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$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3428C Major over Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3428C Major over 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 3428C Major over Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 3428C Major over Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 3428C Major over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.