US Bridges

N2598 (26th St) over Branch of E Cache Creek

Good

Comanche County, Oklahoma · 1.4E .4N of T · Structure no. 293260000000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N2598 (26th St) over Branch of E Cache Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N2598 (26th St) over Branch of E Cache 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 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesN2598 (26th St)
CrossesBranch of E Cache Creek
Location1.4E .4N of T
RouteCity Street N2598
Coordinates34.61417, -98.3576
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2022)
Projected traffic320 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

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$300,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N2598 (26th St) over Branch of E Cache Creek built?

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

What condition is N2598 (26th St) over Branch of E Cache 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does N2598 (26th St) over Branch of E Cache Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N2598 (26th St) over Branch of E Cache Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns N2598 (26th St) over Branch of E Cache Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.