US Bridges

N3553 over Pennington Creek

Fair

Johnston County, Oklahoma · .1 S & .2 W of Tishomingo · Structure no. 205620000000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
196 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N3553 over Pennington Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying N3553 over Pennington Creek in Johnston County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2042. The structure is 196 ft (59.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesN3553
CrossesPennington Creek
Location.1 S & .2 W of Tishomingo
RouteCity Street N3553
Coordinates34.23784, -96.68601
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length196 ft (59.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic480 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal 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$706,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N3553 over Pennington Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is N3553 over Pennington 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does N3553 over Pennington Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N3553 over Pennington Creek?

The structure is 196 ft (59.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns N3553 over Pennington Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.