US Bridges

N3210 over Fitzgerald Creek

PoorPosted for load

Logan County, Oklahoma · 1.5W .5S of Langston · Structure no. 011890000000000

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N3210 over Fitzgerald Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N3210 over Fitzgerald Creek in Logan County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 24 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesN3210
CrossesFitzgerald Creek
Location1.5W .5S of Langston
RouteCounty Highway N3210
Coordinates35.9352, -97.28254
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.5 US tons
Inventory rating15.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2022)
Projected traffic38 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$290,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N3210 over Fitzgerald Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is N3210 over Fitzgerald Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does N3210 over Fitzgerald Creek carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N3210 over Fitzgerald Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns N3210 over Fitzgerald Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.