US Bridges

N3550 over Creek

Fair

Pontotoc County, Oklahoma · 3.9 S 1 E of Latta · Structure no. 322840000000000

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N3550 over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N3550 over Creek in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesN3550
CrossesCreek
Location3.9 S 1 E of Latta
RouteCounty Highway N3550
Coordinates34.68806, -96.68778
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 N3550 over Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is N3550 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does N3550 over Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N3550 over Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns N3550 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.