US Bridges

D3421 over Little Drum Creek

Good

Osage County, Oklahoma · 17S & W of Ponca City · Structure no. 295470000000000

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
145 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
380
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

D3421 over Little Drum Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying D3421 over Little Drum Creek in Osage County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 605 by 2042. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesD3421
CrossesLittle Drum Creek
Location17S & W of Ponca City
RouteCounty Highway D3421
Coordinates36.60366, -96.90352
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2022)
Projected traffic605 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was D3421 over Little Drum Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is D3421 over Little Drum 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does D3421 over Little Drum Creek carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is D3421 over Little Drum Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns D3421 over Little Drum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.