US Bridges

N3170 over Stillwater Creek

Good

Noble County, Oklahoma · 1.5W 6S of I-35/US77 · Structure no. 327890000000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N3170 over Stillwater Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N3170 over Stillwater Creek in Noble County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 24 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN3170
CrossesStillwater Creek
Location1.5W 6S of I-35/US77
RouteCounty Highway N3170
Coordinates36.18794, -97.35391
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2022)
Projected traffic38 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N3170 over Stillwater Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is N3170 over Stillwater Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does N3170 over Stillwater Creek carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N3170 over Stillwater Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns N3170 over Stillwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.