US Bridges

N3070 over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Logan County, Oklahoma · 2.4W .8S of Seward · Structure no. 245210000000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N3070 over Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N3070 over Cottonwood Creek in Logan County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2042. The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN3070
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location2.4W .8S of Seward
RouteCounty Highway N3070
Coordinates35.78532, -97.53196
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.9 m)
Longest span121 ft (37 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic96 by 2042
Trucks10%
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$572,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N3070 over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is N3070 over Cottonwood 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 N3070 over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N3070 over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (37 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns N3070 over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.