US Bridges

D3810 over Sand Creek

Poor

Osage County, Oklahoma · 7.5 MI NE of Pawhuska · Structure no. 069630000000000

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

D3810 over Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying D3810 over Sand 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesD3810
CrossesSand Creek
Location7.5 MI NE of Pawhuska
RouteCounty Highway D3810
Coordinates36.73716, -96.20787
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic64 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 D3810 over Sand Creek built?

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

What condition is D3810 over Sand 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 D3810 over Sand Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is D3810 over Sand Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns D3810 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.