US Bridges

3916C over Bandy Creek

Fair

Latimer County, Oklahoma · 3.5 E .7 S of US 270& SH2 · Structure no. 092000000000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

3916C over Bandy Creek is a concrete slab carrying 3916C over Bandy Creek in Latimer County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries3916C
CrossesBandy Creek
Location3.5 E .7 S of US 270& SH2
RouteCounty Highway 3916C
CountyLatimer County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.9024, -95.26149
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 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$406,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3916C over Bandy Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3916C over Bandy 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 3916C over Bandy Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 3916C over Bandy Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 3916C over Bandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.