N3220 over Birds Nest Creek
FairPosted for loadKay County, Oklahoma · 4.5E 6.6S of I-35/US60 · Structure no. 177750000000000
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
N3220 over Birds Nest Creek is a steel box beam or girders - multiple carrying N3220 over Birds Nest Creek in Kay County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 87 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N3220 over Birds Nest Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is N3220 over Birds Nest 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 N3220 over Birds Nest Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is N3220 over Birds Nest Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns N3220 over Birds Nest Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.