US Bridges

N3500 over Rock Creek Trib.

Good

Johnston County, Oklahoma · .6 N & .5 E of Troy · Structure no. 272540000000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N3500 over Rock Creek Trib. is a concrete tee beam carrying N3500 over Rock Creek Trib. in Johnston County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesN3500
CrossesRock Creek Trib.
Location.6 N & .5 E of Troy
RouteCounty Highway N3500
Coordinates34.33487, -96.77586
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N3500 over Rock Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is N3500 over Rock Creek Trib. 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 N3500 over Rock Creek Trib. carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N3500 over Rock Creek Trib.?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns N3500 over Rock Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.