US Bridges

N3450 over Preacher Creek

Good

Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma · 1.1 S & 3.7 E of Asher · Structure no. 273330000000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N3450 over Preacher Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N3450 over Preacher Creek in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN3450
CrossesPreacher Creek
Location1.1 S & 3.7 E of Asher
RouteCounty Highway N3450
Coordinates34.97214, -96.86192
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic80 by 2042
Trucks10%
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

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$927,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N3450 over Preacher Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is N3450 over Preacher 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does N3450 over Preacher Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N3450 over Preacher Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns N3450 over Preacher Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.