N2280 over Creek
PoorPosted for loadCuster County, Oklahoma · 1.2E 2.9N of Arapaho · Structure no. 009750000000000
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
N2280 over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N2280 over Creek in Custer County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 24 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N2280 over Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is N2280 over Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does N2280 over Creek carry?
About 24 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is N2280 over Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns N2280 over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.