US Bridges

N3550 over Creek

Good

Osage County, Oklahoma · 1.3N .6W of Shidler · Structure no. 066000000000000

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N3550 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N3550 over Creek in Osage County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesN3550
CrossesCreek
Location1.3N .6W of Shidler
RouteCounty Highway N3550
Coordinates36.80181, -96.67159
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic80 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N3550 over Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is N3550 over 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does N3550 over Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N3550 over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns N3550 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.