US Bridges

N2640 over Barrow Drain

Fair

Alfalfa County, Oklahoma · 3S of Ks 1W of SH 8 · Structure no. 173620000000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N2640 over Barrow Drain is a concrete culvert carrying N2640 over Barrow Drain in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesN2640
CrossesBarrow Drain
Location3S of Ks 1W of SH 8
RouteCounty Highway N2640
Coordinates36.97159, -98.30997
Functional classRural Local

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N2640 over Barrow Drain built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is N2640 over Barrow Drain 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does N2640 over Barrow Drain carry?

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

How long is N2640 over Barrow Drain?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns N2640 over Barrow Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.