US Bridges

3502C over Spring Creek

Fair

Johnston County, Oklahoma · 1S & 4.7W of Connerville · Structure no. 201850000000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

3502C over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 3502C over Spring Creek in Johnston County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Carries3502C
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1S & 4.7W of Connerville
RouteCounty Highway 3502C
Coordinates34.43404, -96.71985
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2022)
Projected traffic192 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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$358,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3502C over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3502C over Spring 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 3502C over Spring Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 3502C over Spring Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 3502C over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.