US Bridges

N2590 over Cottonwood Creek Trib.

Good

Alfalfa County, Oklahoma · 2W .1S of Cherokee · Structure no. 214460000000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N2590 over Cottonwood Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying N2590 over Cottonwood Creek Trib. in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesN2590
CrossesCottonwood Creek Trib.
Location2W .1S of Cherokee
RouteCounty Highway N2590
Coordinates36.75316, -98.39623
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic40 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 N2590 over Cottonwood Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is N2590 over Cottonwood Creek Trib. 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 2023.

How much traffic does N2590 over Cottonwood Creek Trib. carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N2590 over Cottonwood Creek Trib.?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns N2590 over Cottonwood Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.