US Bridges

N3280 over Creek

FairPosted for load

Logan County, Oklahoma · 5E 2.2S of Meridian · Structure no. 270910000000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N3280 over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N3280 over Creek in Logan County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. 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 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN3280
CrossesCreek
Location5E 2.2S of Meridian
RouteCounty Highway N3280
Coordinates35.80837, -97.15871
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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 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 structure2
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$273,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N3280 over Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is N3280 over 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 N3280 over Creek carry?

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

How long is N3280 over Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns N3280 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.