US Bridges

N3270 over Red Rock Creek

Fair

Noble County, Oklahoma · .2E .4N of Red Rock · Structure no. 192580000000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
302 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
201
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N3270 over Red Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N3270 over Red Rock Creek in Noble County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 201 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 322 by 2042. The structure is 302 ft (92.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN3270
CrossesRed Rock Creek
Location.2E .4N of Red Rock
RouteCounty Highway N3270
Coordinates36.46889, -97.17703
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length302 ft (92.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic201 (2022)
Projected traffic322 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$894,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N3270 over Red Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is N3270 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does N3270 over Red Rock Creek carry?

About 201 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is N3270 over Red Rock Creek?

The structure is 302 ft (92.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns N3270 over Red Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.