N3840 over Pennel Creek
PoorPosted for loadOsage County, Oklahoma · 2.5 MI NE of Tallant · Structure no. 020200000000000
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
N3840 over Pennel Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N3840 over Pennel Creek in Osage County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 3 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 N3840 over Pennel Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is N3840 over Pennel 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does N3840 over Pennel Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is N3840 over Pennel Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns N3840 over Pennel Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.