US Bridges

N3370 over Long Branch Creek

Poor

Noble County, Oklahoma · .6E .2N of Morrison · Structure no. 250400000000000

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
102 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N3370 over Long Branch Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N3370 over Long Branch Creek in Noble County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 94 years old, older 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN3370
CrossesLong Branch Creek
Location.6E .2N of Morrison
RouteCounty Highway N3370
Coordinates36.2997, -96.9963
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic120 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$513,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N3370 over Long Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is N3370 over Long Branch 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 N3370 over Long Branch Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is N3370 over Long Branch Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns N3370 over Long Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.