US Bridges

Union Rd. over Creek

Good

Payne County, Oklahoma · Union RD & 44th ST .8S · Structure no. 246630000000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Rd. over Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Union Rd. over Creek in Payne County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUnion Rd.
CrossesCreek
LocationUnion RD & 44th ST .8S
RouteCounty Highway N3390
Coordinates36.0608, -96.96222
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic96 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$373,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Union Rd. over Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union Rd. over 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Union Rd. over Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Union Rd. over Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Union Rd. over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.