N3280 over Stillwater Creek
PoorPosted for loadPayne County, Oklahoma · Cottonwd & Mcelroy .2S · Structure no. 097830000000000
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 137
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
N3280 over Stillwater Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying N3280 over Stillwater Creek in Payne County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 137 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 219 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N3280 over Stillwater Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is N3280 over Stillwater 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does N3280 over Stillwater Creek carry?
About 137 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is N3280 over Stillwater Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns N3280 over Stillwater Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.