US Bridges

N3950 over Negro Creek

Good

Okmulgee County, Oklahoma · 1.5N 1W of Okmulgee · Structure no. 304020000000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N3950 over Negro Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N3950 over Negro Creek in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesN3950
CrossesNegro Creek
Location1.5N 1W of Okmulgee
RouteCounty Highway N3950
Coordinates35.66824, -95.97974
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic720 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N3950 over Negro Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is N3950 over Negro Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does N3950 over Negro Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N3950 over Negro Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns N3950 over Negro Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.