US Bridges

N3120 over Creek

Good

Love County, Oklahoma · 3.9 S 1.W of SH 32 · Structure no. 227050000000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N3120 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N3120 over Creek in Love County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesN3120
CrossesCreek
Location3.9 S 1.W of SH 32
RouteCounty Highway N3120
Coordinates33.8823, -97.43947
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N3120 over Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is N3120 over 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does N3120 over Creek carry?

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

How long is N3120 over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns N3120 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.