US Bridges

D3732 over Bird Creek Trib.

Fair

Osage County, Oklahoma · 1NW of Pawhuska · Structure no. 069650000000000

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

D3732 over Bird Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying D3732 over Bird Creek Trib. 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesD3732
CrossesBird Creek Trib.
Location1NW of Pawhuska
RouteCounty Highway D3732
CountyOsage County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.67967, -96.35169
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2022)
Projected traffic280 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$276,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was D3732 over Bird Creek Trib. built?

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

What condition is D3732 over Bird Creek Trib. 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 D3732 over Bird Creek Trib. carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is D3732 over Bird Creek Trib.?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns D3732 over Bird Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.