US Bridges

N3568 Wintersmith over Creek

Fair

Pontotoc County, Oklahoma · In Park South End · Structure no. 303220000000000

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Thru
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N3568 Wintersmith over Creek is a concrete arch - thru carrying N3568 Wintersmith over Creek in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN3568 Wintersmith
CrossesCreek
LocationIn Park South End
RouteCity Street N3568
Coordinates34.7575, -96.65528
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic320 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N3568 Wintersmith over Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is N3568 Wintersmith 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does N3568 Wintersmith over Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N3568 Wintersmith over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns N3568 Wintersmith over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.