US Bridges

D3880 over Buck Creek

Good

Osage County, Oklahoma · 0.6 Mi.S. of US-60 · Structure no. 246560000000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

D3880 over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying D3880 over Buck Creek in Osage County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesD3880
CrossesBuck Creek
Location0.6 Mi.S. of US-60
RouteCounty Highway 5522
Coordinates36.74441, -96.07846
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic400 by 2042
Trucks15%
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$680,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was D3880 over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is D3880 over Buck 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 D3880 over Buck Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is D3880 over Buck Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns D3880 over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.