US Bridges

N3040 (6980C) over Wild Horse Creek

Good

Stephens County, Oklahoma · 1.6N of JCT SH 7 · Structure no. 315290000000000

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
542
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N3040 (6980C) over Wild Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N3040 (6980C) over Wild Horse Creek in Stephens County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 542 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 867 by 2042. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesN3040 (6980C)
CrossesWild Horse Creek
Location1.6N of JCT SH 7
RouteCounty Highway N3040
Coordinates34.4697, -97.57992
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic542 (2022)
Projected traffic867 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N3040 (6980C) over Wild Horse Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is N3040 (6980C) over Wild Horse 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does N3040 (6980C) over Wild Horse Creek carry?

About 542 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is N3040 (6980C) over Wild Horse Creek?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns N3040 (6980C) over Wild Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.