US Bridges

N3957 (muskogee ST over Okmulgee Creek

FairPosted for load

Okmulgee County, Oklahoma · .1 MI N of 12 ST · Structure no. 082820000000000

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N3957 (muskogee ST over Okmulgee Creek is a steel culvert carrying N3957 (muskogee ST over Okmulgee Creek in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesN3957 (muskogee ST
CrossesOkmulgee Creek
Location.1 MI N of 12 ST
RouteCity Street N3957
CountyOkmulgee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.61733, -95.96797
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic320 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$281,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N3957 (muskogee ST over Okmulgee Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is N3957 (muskogee ST over Okmulgee 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does N3957 (muskogee ST over Okmulgee Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N3957 (muskogee ST over Okmulgee Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns N3957 (muskogee ST over Okmulgee Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.