US Bridges

N2530 over Rabbit Creek

Fair

Cotton County, Oklahoma · 3. E 1.7 S of US 70-SH36 · Structure no. 071580000000000

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N2530 over Rabbit Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N2530 over Rabbit Creek in Cotton County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesN2530
CrossesRabbit Creek
Location3. E 1.7 S of US 70-SH36
RouteCounty Highway N2530
CountyCotton County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.14856, -98.47054
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N2530 over Rabbit Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is N2530 over Rabbit 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does N2530 over Rabbit Creek carry?

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

How long is N2530 over Rabbit Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns N2530 over Rabbit Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.