US Bridges

N3080 (shields) over Lightning Creek Trib.

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · .5S of SE 15th · Structure no. 233100000000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,450
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N3080 (shields) over Lightning Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying N3080 (shields) over Lightning Creek Trib. in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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.

It carries about 14,450 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,120 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN3080 (shields)
CrossesLightning Creek Trib.
Location.5S of SE 15th
RouteCity Street N3080
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.44197, -97.51324
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,450 (2022)
Projected traffic23,120 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N3080 (shields) over Lightning Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is N3080 (shields) over Lightning Creek Trib. 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does N3080 (shields) over Lightning Creek Trib. carry?

About 14,450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is N3080 (shields) over Lightning Creek Trib.?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns N3080 (shields) over Lightning Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.