US Bridges

N3160 ( Douglas ) over Silver Creek

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · .1N of NE 36th on Douglas · Structure no. 292320000000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N3160 ( Douglas ) over Silver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N3160 ( Douglas ) over Silver Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesN3160 ( Douglas )
CrossesSilver Creek
Location.1N of NE 36th on Douglas
RouteCity Street N3160
Coordinates35.50861, -97.37083
Functional classRural 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating89.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2022)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N3160 ( Douglas ) over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is N3160 ( Douglas ) over Silver 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 N3160 ( Douglas ) over Silver Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N3160 ( Douglas ) over Silver Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns N3160 ( Douglas ) over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.