US Bridges

N3340 over Deer Creek

Fair

Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma · .5W .8S of Dale · Structure no. 280560000000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N3340 over Deer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N3340 over Deer Creek in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesN3340
CrossesDeer Creek
Location.5W .8S of Dale
RouteCounty Highway N3340
CountyPottawatomie County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.38056, -97.05444
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating82 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic400 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
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 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$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N3340 over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is N3340 over Deer 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does N3340 over Deer Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N3340 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m).

Who owns N3340 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.