US Bridges

Coyle RD (N3240) over Creek

Poor

Payne County, Oklahoma · Coyle RD & 19th ST .4S · Structure no. 111870000000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
629
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coyle RD (N3240) over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Coyle RD (N3240) over Creek in Payne County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 3 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.

It carries about 629 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,006 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesCoyle RD (N3240)
CrossesCreek
LocationCoyle RD & 19th ST .4S
RouteCounty Highway N3240
CountyPayne County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.09459, -97.22981
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic629 (2022)
Projected traffic1,006 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coyle RD (N3240) over Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coyle RD (N3240) 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Coyle RD (N3240) over Creek carry?

About 629 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Coyle RD (N3240) over Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Coyle RD (N3240) over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.