US Bridges

N3304 over Little Hickory Creek

Fair

Love County, Oklahoma · .4 E 5.3 N of SH 32 · Structure no. 223190000000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N3304 over Little Hickory Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N3304 over Little Hickory Creek in Love County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesN3304
CrossesLittle Hickory Creek
Location.4 E 5.3 N of SH 32
RouteCounty Highway N3304
CountyLove County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.01625, -97.12028
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$508,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N3304 over Little Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is N3304 over Little Hickory 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does N3304 over Little Hickory Creek carry?

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

How long is N3304 over Little Hickory Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns N3304 over Little Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.