US Bridges

N3270 over Bear Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Logan County, Oklahoma · 2.3S 4E of Meridian · Structure no. 031400000000000

Built
1908
117 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N3270 over Bear Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying N3270 over Bear Creek in Logan County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1908, so it is 117 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesN3270
CrossesBear Creek
Location2.3S 4E of Meridian
RouteCounty Highway N3270
CountyLogan County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.80861, -97.17628
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
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (3.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$254,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N3270 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025.

What condition is N3270 over Bear 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 N3270 over Bear Creek carry?

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

How long is N3270 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns N3270 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.