US Bridges

N3510 over Turkey Creek

PoorPosted for load

Seminole County, Oklahoma · 3.8 N & 5 W of Seminole · Structure no. 020570000000000

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N3510 over Turkey Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N3510 over Turkey Creek in Seminole County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 97 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN3510
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location3.8 N & 5 W of Seminole
RouteCounty Highway N3510
Coordinates35.28069, -96.75937
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating7.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic96 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N3510 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is N3510 over Turkey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does N3510 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N3510 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns N3510 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.