N3160 over Dean Creek
PoorPosted for loadNoble County, Oklahoma · 2.5W 3N of I-35/CM Tpk · Structure no. 237860000000000
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 20 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
N3160 over Dean Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N3160 over Dean Creek in Noble County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 N3160 over Dean Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is N3160 over Dean 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does N3160 over Dean Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is N3160 over Dean Creek?
The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns N3160 over Dean Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.