US Bridges

N2560 over Rabbit Creek

FairPosted for load

Cotton County, Oklahoma · 6E; 4.2S U.S.70-SH36 · Structure no. 290970000000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N2560 over Rabbit Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N2560 over Rabbit Creek in Cotton County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesN2560
CrossesRabbit Creek
Location6E; 4.2S U.S.70-SH36
RouteCounty Highway N2560
CountyCotton County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.11429, -98.4182
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating43.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic16 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$312,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N2560 over Rabbit Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is N2560 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 N2560 over Rabbit Creek carry?

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

How long is N2560 over Rabbit Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns N2560 over Rabbit Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.