N3270 over Black Bear Creek
FairPosted for loadNoble County, Oklahoma · 3.1W 2.2N of Sumner · Structure no. 161760000000000
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 402 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 52
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
N3270 over Black Bear Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N3270 over Black Bear Creek in Noble County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 52 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 83 by 2042. The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N3270 over Black Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is N3270 over Black Bear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does N3270 over Black Bear Creek carry?
About 52 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is N3270 over Black Bear Creek?
The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns N3270 over Black Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.