US Bridges

N3980 over Deer Creek Trib.

Fair

Washington County, Oklahoma · 1E .75N of Dewey · Structure no. 318970000000000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N3980 over Deer Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying N3980 over Deer Creek Trib. in Washington County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 6 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesN3980
CrossesDeer Creek Trib.
Location1E .75N of Dewey
RouteCounty Highway N3980
Coordinates36.81065, -95.91716
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2022)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 N3980 over Deer Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is N3980 over Deer Creek Trib. 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does N3980 over Deer Creek Trib. carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is N3980 over Deer Creek Trib.?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns N3980 over Deer Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.