N3450 over Big Sandy Creek
FairPontotoc County, Oklahoma · .8 S & .5 E of Vanoss · Structure no. 216510000000000
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 145 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
N3450 over Big Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying N3450 over Big Sandy Creek in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 N3450 over Big Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is N3450 over Big Sandy 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does N3450 over Big Sandy Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is N3450 over Big Sandy Creek?
The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns N3450 over Big Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.