US Bridges

D3685 over Creek

PoorPosted for load

Osage County, Oklahoma · 8.5N.E. of Foraker · Structure no. 095570000000000

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

D3685 over Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying D3685 over Creek in Osage County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 24 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesD3685
CrossesCreek
Location8.5N.E. of Foraker
RouteCounty Highway D3685
CountyOsage County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.88423, -96.42446
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.4 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2022)
Projected traffic38 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was D3685 over Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is D3685 over 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 D3685 over Creek carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is D3685 over Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns D3685 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.