US Bridges

N2420 over Lt Post Oak Creek

Good

Comanche County, Oklahoma · 2W 7.4S of Cache · Structure no. 264730000000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N2420 over Lt Post Oak Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying N2420 over Lt Post Oak Creek in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN2420
CrossesLt Post Oak Creek
Location2W 7.4S of Cache
RouteCounty Highway N2420
Coordinates34.51636, -98.66794
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic80 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$7.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N2420 over Lt Post Oak Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is N2420 over Lt Post Oak Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does N2420 over Lt Post Oak Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N2420 over Lt Post Oak Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns N2420 over Lt Post Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.