US Bridges

D3540 over Creek

Good

Marshall County, Oklahoma · 4.5 E & 4.5 N of Madill · Structure no. 063480000000000

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

D3540 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying D3540 over Creek in Marshall County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesD3540
CrossesCreek
Location4.5 E & 4.5 N of Madill
RouteCounty Highway D3450
Coordinates34.15231, -96.69665
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 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 D3540 over Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is D3540 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does D3540 over Creek carry?

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

How long is D3540 over Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns D3540 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.