US Bridges

D3840 over Creek

FairPosted for load

Osage County, Oklahoma · 2.0 MI E of SH 99 · Structure no. 020510000000000

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

D3840 over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying D3840 over 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesD3840
CrossesCreek
Location2.0 MI E of SH 99
RouteCounty Highway D3840
CountyOsage County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.98508, -96.15199
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic32 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$323,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was D3840 over Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is D3840 over 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does D3840 over Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is D3840 over Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns D3840 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.