US Bridges

N3120 over Red Rock Creek

Fair

Noble County, Oklahoma · .1E 2.7S of Billings · Structure no. 168040000000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
385
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N3120 over Red Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N3120 over Red Rock 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 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN3120
CrossesRed Rock Creek
Location.1E 2.7S of Billings
RouteCounty Highway N3120
Coordinates36.49311, -97.44402
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$825,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N3120 over Red Rock Creek built?

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

What condition is N3120 over Red Rock 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does N3120 over Red Rock Creek carry?

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

How long is N3120 over Red Rock Creek?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns N3120 over Red Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.