N3944 over Flat Rock Creek
PoorPosted for loadOkmulgee County, Oklahoma · 1.S of Preston · Structure no. 029820000000000
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
N3944 over Flat Rock Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying N3944 over Flat Rock Creek in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N3944 over Flat Rock Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is N3944 over Flat Rock Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does N3944 over Flat Rock Creek carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is N3944 over Flat Rock Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns N3944 over Flat Rock Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.