US Bridges

3502C over Pennington Creek

GoodPosted for load

Johnston County, Oklahoma · 1 N & 4 E of Mill Creek · Structure no. 202150000000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

3502C over Pennington Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 3502C over Pennington 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 410 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 656 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Carries3502C
CrossesPennington Creek
Location1 N & 4 E of Mill Creek
RouteCounty Highway 3502C
Coordinates34.42016, -96.75879
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 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 traffic410 (2022)
Projected traffic656 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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$439,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3502C over Pennington Creek built?

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

What condition is 3502C over Pennington 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 3502C over Pennington Creek carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 3502C over Pennington Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 3502C over Pennington Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.