US Bridges

Vassar RD (N3220) over Creek

Fair

Payne County, Oklahoma · Vassar RD & 44th ST .1S · Structure no. 046240000000000

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vassar RD (N3220) over Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vassar RD (N3220) over Creek in Payne County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesVassar RD (N3220)
CrossesCreek
LocationVassar RD & 44th ST .1S
RouteCounty Highway N3220
CountyPayne County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.0712, -97.26478
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic80 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$256,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vassar RD (N3220) over Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vassar RD (N3220) over 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Vassar RD (N3220) over Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Vassar RD (N3220) over Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Vassar RD (N3220) over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.