N3540 over Sandy Creek
PoorClosed to trafficSeminole County, Oklahoma · 2.6 N & 2.7 E of Konawa · Structure no. 037110000000000
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
N3540 over Sandy Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying N3540 over Sandy Creek in Seminole County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N3540 over Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is N3540 over Sandy 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does N3540 over Sandy Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is N3540 over Sandy Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns N3540 over Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.