US Bridges

N3190 over Black Bear Creek

Poor

Noble County, Oklahoma · 3.2S 2W of Cm TPK/US77 · Structure no. 208340000000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
37
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N3190 over Black Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N3190 over Black Bear Creek in Noble County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 4 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.

It carries about 37 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 59 by 2042. The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN3190
CrossesBlack Bear Creek
Location3.2S 2W of Cm TPK/US77
RouteCounty Highway N3190
Coordinates36.35105, -97.31852
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (2022)
Projected traffic59 by 2042
Trucks10%
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$676,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N3190 over Black Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is N3190 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 2024.

How much traffic does N3190 over Black Bear Creek carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N3190 over Black Bear Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns N3190 over Black Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.