US Bridges

N3095 over Walnut Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

McClain County, Oklahoma · .2N of Washington · Structure no. 019320000000000

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1941
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
182 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,400
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N3095 over Walnut Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying N3095 over Walnut Creek in McClain County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1941, so it is 98 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,840 by 2042. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN3095
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location.2N of Washington
RouteCounty Highway N3095
Coordinates35.06333, -97.4855
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2022)
Projected traffic3,840 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$680,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N3095 over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1941.

What condition is N3095 over Walnut Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does N3095 over Walnut Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N3095 over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns N3095 over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.