US Bridges

IRR N2540 over Tahoe Creek

Fair

Caddo County, Oklahoma · 6. W .1 S of SH 19 · Structure no. 261960000000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR N2540 over Tahoe Creek is a steel culvert carrying IRR N2540 over Tahoe Creek in Caddo County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 40 ft (12.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesIRR N2540
CrossesTahoe Creek
Location6. W .1 S of SH 19
RouteCounty Highway N2540
CountyCaddo County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.90264, -98.46214
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR N2540 over Tahoe Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR N2540 over Tahoe 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 IRR N2540 over Tahoe Creek carry?

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

How long is IRR N2540 over Tahoe Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2 m).

Who owns IRR N2540 over Tahoe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.