US Bridges

IRR 3932C over Pigeon Creek

Good

Latimer County, Oklahoma · 4.5 N .7 E of Bengal · Structure no. 044980000000000

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR 3932C over Pigeon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR 3932C over Pigeon Creek in Latimer County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 90 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesIRR 3932C
CrossesPigeon Creek
Location4.5 N .7 E of Bengal
RouteCounty Highway 3932C
Coordinates34.89838, -95.05184
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$373,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR 3932C over Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is IRR 3932C over Pigeon 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does IRR 3932C over Pigeon Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR 3932C over Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns IRR 3932C over Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.