US Bridges

3446C Major over Cow Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Oklahoma · 0.3 MI W US 81 · Structure no. 232930000000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
79
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

3446C Major over Cow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 3446C Major over Cow Creek in Jefferson County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 79 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2042. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Carries3446C Major
CrossesCow Creek
Location0.3 MI W US 81
RouteCounty Highway 3420
Coordinates34.24496, -97.97416
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 protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79 (2022)
Projected traffic126 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$663,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3446C Major over Cow Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3446C Major over Cow 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 3446C Major over Cow Creek carry?

About 79 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 3446C Major over Cow Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 3446C Major over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.