US Bridges

N3837 over Alabama Creek

Good

Okfuskee County, Oklahoma · 3.9 N 1.7 W of Weleetka · Structure no. 328120000000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N3837 over Alabama Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N3837 over Alabama Creek in Okfuskee 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 190 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2042. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesN3837
CrossesAlabama Creek
Location3.9 N 1.7 W of Weleetka
RouteCounty Highway N3837
Coordinates35.38978, -96.18041
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span95 ft (29.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2022)
Projected traffic304 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N3837 over Alabama Creek built?

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

What condition is N3837 over Alabama 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does N3837 over Alabama Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is N3837 over Alabama Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns N3837 over Alabama Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.