US Bridges

N2538 (briarwood D over Meadowbrooke Creek

Fair

Comanche County, Oklahoma · 0.1 MI N Cache Rd) · Structure no. 188070000000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,420
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N2538 (briarwood D over Meadowbrooke Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N2538 (briarwood D over Meadowbrooke Creek in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,420 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,240 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN2538 (briarwood D
CrossesMeadowbrooke Creek
Location0.1 MI N Cache Rd)
RouteCity Street N2538
CountyComanche County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.62469, -98.46098
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionMarch 2024
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
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,420 (2022)
Projected traffic2,240 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 N2538 (briarwood D over Meadowbrooke Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is N2538 (briarwood D over Meadowbrooke 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does N2538 (briarwood D over Meadowbrooke Creek carry?

About 1,420 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N2538 (briarwood D over Meadowbrooke Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns N2538 (briarwood D over Meadowbrooke Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.