N3450 over Creek
PoorPosted for loadPawnee County, Oklahoma · 4. E 1.5 N of Lela · Structure no. 050680000000000
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 24
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
N3450 over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N3450 over Creek in Pawnee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 88 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 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N3450 over Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is N3450 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does N3450 over Creek carry?
About 24 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is N3450 over Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns N3450 over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.