US Bridges

N3680 over Bear Creek

Good

Pawnee County, Oklahoma · 4S 1E of Cleveland · Structure no. 225030000000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N3680 over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N3680 over Bear Creek in Pawnee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesN3680
CrossesBear Creek
Location4S 1E of Cleveland
RouteCounty Highway N3680
Coordinates36.24896, -96.44308
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating33.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic800 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 N3680 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is N3680 over Bear 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does N3680 over Bear Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N3680 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns N3680 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.