N3240 over Birds Nest Creek
FairPosted for loadNoble County, Oklahoma · 3W 2.5N of US177/SH156 · Structure no. 272930000000000
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 24
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
N3240 over Birds Nest Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N3240 over Birds Nest Creek in Noble County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 24 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 N3240 over Birds Nest Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is N3240 over Birds Nest 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 2023.
How much traffic does N3240 over Birds Nest Creek carry?
About 24 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is N3240 over Birds Nest Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns N3240 over Birds Nest Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.