US Bridges

3rd St. over Creek

Fair

Payne County, Oklahoma · .2W of US177 on 3rd St. · Structure no. 196980000000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

3rd St. over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 3rd St. over Creek in Payne County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 6 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries3rd St.
CrossesCreek
Location.2W of US177 on 3rd St.
RouteCity Street E0618
CountyPayne County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.11893, -97.0529
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic640 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 3rd St. over Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3rd St. 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does 3rd St. over Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 3rd St. over Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns 3rd St. over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.