US Bridges

N2474 over Creek

FairClosed to traffic

Comanche County, Oklahoma · 3.4S 8.8W of I-44 · Structure no. 032090000000000

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
183 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N2474 over Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying N2474 over Creek in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2042. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesN2474
CrossesCreek
Location3.4S 8.8W of I-44
RouteCounty Highway N2474
Coordinates34.46076, -98.57343
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: 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 rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$682,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N2474 over Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is N2474 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does N2474 over Creek carry?

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

How long is N2474 over Creek?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns N2474 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.