US Bridges

N3100 (4240C) over Cottonwood Creek

Good

Logan County, Oklahoma · .5E 1.1N of Seward · Structure no. 295480000000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
221 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N3100 (4240C) over Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N3100 (4240C) over Cottonwood Creek in Logan County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2042. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesN3100 (4240C)
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location.5E 1.1N of Seward
RouteCounty Highway N3100
Coordinates35.81361, -97.47833
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic800 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N3100 (4240C) over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is N3100 (4240C) over Cottonwood Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does N3100 (4240C) over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is N3100 (4240C) over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns N3100 (4240C) over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.