US Bridges

N2547 (42nd St) over Wolf Creek Trib.

FairPosted for load

Comanche County, Oklahoma · .2N of Lee on 42nd · Structure no. 308820000000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N2547 (42nd St) over Wolf Creek Trib. is a steel culvert carrying N2547 (42nd St) over Wolf Creek Trib. in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesN2547 (42nd St)
CrossesWolf Creek Trib.
Location.2N of Lee on 42nd
RouteCounty Highway N2547
CountyComanche County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.59667, -98.44611
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks15%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N2547 (42nd St) over Wolf Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is N2547 (42nd St) over Wolf Creek Trib. 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 N2547 (42nd St) over Wolf Creek Trib. carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is N2547 (42nd St) over Wolf Creek Trib.?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns N2547 (42nd St) over Wolf Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.