US Bridges

N3205 (6 St) over Creek

Fair

Kay County, Oklahoma · .5W .3S of US177/SH11 · Structure no. 043760000000000

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N3205 (6 St) over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N3205 (6 St) over Creek in Kay County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN3205 (6 St)
CrossesCreek
Location.5W .3S of US177/SH11
RouteCity Street 3205
CountyKay County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.80733, -97.29189
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic480 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 N3205 (6 St) over Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is N3205 (6 St) over 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does N3205 (6 St) over Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N3205 (6 St) over Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns N3205 (6 St) over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.