N3130 over Black Bear Creek
PoorClosed to trafficNoble County, Oklahoma · 5.1N 1.7E of Lucien · Structure no. 003940000000000
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 106 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 24
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
N3130 over Black Bear Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying N3130 over Black Bear Creek in Noble County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 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 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N3130 over Black Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.
What condition is N3130 over Black Bear 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does N3130 over Black Bear Creek carry?
About 24 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is N3130 over Black Bear Creek?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns N3130 over Black Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.