US Bridges

3542C over Creek

Poor

Johnston County, Oklahoma · 1.3 S & .5 E of Filmore · Structure no. 205980000000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

3542C over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 3542C over Creek in Johnston County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries3542C
CrossesCreek
Location1.3 S & .5 E of Filmore
RouteCounty Highway 3542C
CountyJohnston County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.25567, -96.4874
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2022)
Projected traffic224 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3542C over Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3542C over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does 3542C over Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 3542C over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 3542C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.