US Bridges

3542C over Sandy Creek

Fair

Johnston County, Oklahoma · 1.5 N & 2.5 W of Folsom · Structure no. 220210000000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

3542C over Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 3542C over Sandy Creek in Johnston County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2042. The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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Carries3542C
CrossesSandy Creek
Location1.5 N & 2.5 W of Folsom
RouteCounty Highway 3542C
CountyJohnston County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.2159, -96.46209
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 inspectionMay 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (45.9 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 traffic140 (2022)
Projected traffic224 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$612,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3542C over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3542C over Sandy 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 3542C over Sandy Creek carry?

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

How long is 3542C over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 3542C over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.