US Bridges

N3120 over Skeleton Creek

PoorPosted for load

Logan County, Oklahoma · 2W 5.5S of Mulhall · Structure no. 151610000000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
184 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N3120 over Skeleton Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying N3120 over Skeleton Creek in Logan County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 4 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN3120
CrossesSkeleton Creek
Location2W 5.5S of Mulhall
RouteCounty Highway N3120
Coordinates35.98635, -97.44307
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 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 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$686,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N3120 over Skeleton Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is N3120 over Skeleton 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does N3120 over Skeleton Creek carry?

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

How long is N3120 over Skeleton Creek?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns N3120 over Skeleton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.