US Bridges

N3120 over Bluff Creek

Good

Kay County, Oklahoma · 6W 3.3N of Braman · Structure no. 285200000000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
218 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N3120 over Bluff Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N3120 over Bluff Creek in Kay County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 32 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2042. The structure is 218 ft (66.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesN3120
CrossesBluff Creek
Location6W 3.3N of Braman
RouteCounty Highway N3120
Coordinates36.97161, -97.44467
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length218 ft (66.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2022)
Projected traffic51 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$746,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N3120 over Bluff Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is N3120 over Bluff Creek 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 January 2021.

How much traffic does N3120 over Bluff Creek carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is N3120 over Bluff Creek?

The structure is 218 ft (66.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns N3120 over Bluff Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.