US Bridges

N3550 over Gray Horse Creek

Fair

Osage County, Oklahoma · 6 Mi. SE of Fairfax · Structure no. 223480000000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
258
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N3550 over Gray Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying N3550 over Gray Horse Creek in Osage County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 258 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 413 by 2042. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesN3550
CrossesGray Horse Creek
Location6 Mi. SE of Fairfax
RouteCounty Highway N3550
Coordinates36.51254, -96.67251
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic258 (2022)
Projected traffic413 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$599,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N3550 over Gray Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is N3550 over Gray Horse 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does N3550 over Gray Horse Creek carry?

About 258 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N3550 over Gray Horse Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns N3550 over Gray Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.