N3430 over Bear Creek
FairKay County, Oklahoma · 9.2E 2.6S of Newkirk · Structure no. 165930000000000
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
N3430 over Bear Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N3430 over Bear Creek in Kay County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N3430 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is N3430 over Bear 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does N3430 over Bear Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is N3430 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns N3430 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.