US Bridges

N3120 over Creek

Fair

Noble County, Oklahoma · .1E 2.1S of Billings · Structure no. 166920000000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
385
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N3120 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N3120 over Creek in Noble County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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.

It carries about 385 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 616 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN3120
CrossesCreek
Location.1E 2.1S of Billings
RouteCounty Highway N3120
Coordinates36.49796, -97.44406
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2022)
Projected traffic616 by 2042
Trucks15%
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 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 N3120 over Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is N3120 over 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 N3120 over Creek carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is N3120 over Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns N3120 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.