US Bridges

N2550 over Creek

Fair

Caddo County, Oklahoma · 5. W 1.3 S of SH 19 · Structure no. 076100000000000

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N2550 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N2550 over Creek in Caddo County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 85 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 23 ft (7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesN2550
CrossesCreek
Location5. W 1.3 S of SH 19
RouteCounty Highway N2550
CountyCaddo County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.87995, -98.44454
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 closed3.7 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N2550 over Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is N2550 over Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does N2550 over Creek carry?

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

How long is N2550 over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns N2550 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.