US Bridges

N3209 (1 St.) over Creek

Fair

Kay County, Oklahoma · 1BLK W 1.1S of US177/SH11 · Structure no. 119550000000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N3209 (1 St.) over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N3209 (1 St.) over Creek in Kay County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN3209 (1 St.)
CrossesCreek
Location1BLK W 1.1S of US177/SH11
RouteCity Street N3209
Coordinates36.79661, -97.28423
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic320 by 2042
Trucks10%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal 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 N3209 (1 St.) over Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is N3209 (1 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 N3209 (1 St.) over Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N3209 (1 St.) over Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns N3209 (1 St.) over Creek?

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