US Bridges

N2600 over Cottonwood Creek Trib.

Fair

Alfalfa County, Oklahoma · 1W .8N of Cherokee · Structure no. 301580000000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N2600 over Cottonwood Creek Trib. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N2600 over Cottonwood Creek Trib. in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesN2600
CrossesCottonwood Creek Trib.
Location1W .8N of Cherokee
RouteCounty Highway N2600
CountyAlfalfa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.76528, -98.37833
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N2600 over Cottonwood Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is N2600 over Cottonwood 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does N2600 over Cottonwood Creek Trib. carry?

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

How long is N2600 over Cottonwood Creek Trib.?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns N2600 over Cottonwood Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.