US Bridges

N3560 over Little River

PoorClosed to traffic

Seminole County, Oklahoma · 2.7 S Bowlegs · Structure no. 023600000000000

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
524 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N3560 over Little River is a steel truss - thru carrying N3560 over Little River in Seminole County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 3 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 524 ft (159.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesN3560
CrossesLittle River
Location2.7 S Bowlegs
RouteCounty Highway N3560
Coordinates35.10532, -96.66866
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length524 ft (159.7 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N3560 over Little River built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is N3560 over Little River 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 N3560 over Little River carry?

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

How long is N3560 over Little River?

The structure is 524 ft (159.7 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns N3560 over Little River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.