US Bridges

N3445 over Sandy Creek

Good

Pontotoc County, Oklahoma · 1.1 S of Vanoss · Structure no. 301510000000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N3445 over Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N3445 over Sandy Creek in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2042. The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesN3445
CrossesSandy Creek
Location1.1 S of Vanoss
RouteCounty Highway N3445
Coordinates34.74882, -96.87104
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length137 ft (41.7 m)
Longest span131 ft (40 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic480 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N3445 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is N3445 over Sandy 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does N3445 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is N3445 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (40 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns N3445 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.