US Bridges

N2560 (sheridan) over Wolf Creek

FairPosted for load

Comanche County, Oklahoma · .5W&3.8N of JCT I-44&SH36 · Structure no. 190080000000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N2560 (sheridan) over Wolf Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying N2560 (sheridan) over Wolf 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 5 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesN2560 (sheridan)
CrossesWolf Creek
Location.5W&3.8N of JCT I-44&SH36
RouteCity Street N2560
Coordinates34.56237, -98.42217
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic400 by 2042
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$457,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N2560 (sheridan) over Wolf Creek built?

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

What condition is N2560 (sheridan) over Wolf 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 2023.

How much traffic does N2560 (sheridan) over Wolf Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N2560 (sheridan) over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns N2560 (sheridan) over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.