US Bridges

3516C over Creek

Fair

Johnston County, Oklahoma · .5 N & 1 E of Emet · Structure no. 178280000000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

3516C over Creek is a steel other carrying 3516C over Creek in Johnston County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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Carries3516C
CrossesCreek
Location.5 N & 1 E of Emet
RouteCounty Highway 3516C
CountyJohnston County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.20869, -96.52307
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic320 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$369,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3516C over Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3516C 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 3516C over Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 3516C over Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 3516C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.