US Bridges

N2740 over Cottonwood Creek

Good

Comanche County, Oklahoma · 3.5 E Sterling; 1S OK51 · Structure no. 272160000000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N2740 over Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N2740 over Cottonwood Creek in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesN2740
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location3.5 E Sterling; 1S OK51
RouteCounty Highway N2740
Coordinates34.7429, -98.1066
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 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 closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$660,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N2740 over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is N2740 over Cottonwood 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 N2740 over Cottonwood Creek carry?

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

How long is N2740 over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns N2740 over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.