US Bridges

N3220 over Red Rock Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Noble County, Oklahoma · 1E 1.7S of Ceres · Structure no. 002040000000000

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N3220 over Red Rock Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying N3220 over Red Rock Creek in Noble County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 0 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 24 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN3220
CrossesRed Rock Creek
Location1E 1.7S of Ceres
RouteCounty Highway N3220
Coordinates36.45436, -97.26492
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
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2022)
Projected traffic38 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$252,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N3220 over Red Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is N3220 over Red Rock 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does N3220 over Red Rock Creek carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N3220 over Red Rock Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns N3220 over Red Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.