US Bridges

N3260 over Creek

Good

Kay County, Oklahoma · 1W .4N of Peckham · Structure no. 318220000000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
237
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N3260 over Creek is a steel culvert carrying N3260 over Creek in Kay County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 237 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN3260
CrossesCreek
Location1W .4N of Peckham
RouteCounty Highway N3260
Coordinates36.88989, -97.19251
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic237 (2022)
Projected traffic379 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N3260 over Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is N3260 over 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does N3260 over Creek carry?

About 237 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is N3260 over Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns N3260 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.