US Bridges

N3020 over Bloody Rush Creek

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · .1S of 234th on Macarthur · Structure no. 263530000000000

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
880
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N3020 over Bloody Rush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N3020 over Bloody Rush Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 880 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,408 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN3020
CrossesBloody Rush Creek
Location.1S of 234th on Macarthur
RouteCounty Highway N3020
Coordinates35.71069, -97.62077
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic880 (2022)
Projected traffic1,408 by 2042
Trucks5%
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$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N3020 over Bloody Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is N3020 over Bloody Rush 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does N3020 over Bloody Rush Creek carry?

About 880 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N3020 over Bloody Rush Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns N3020 over Bloody Rush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.