US Bridges

N2340 over Flanders Creek

Good

Dewey County, Oklahoma · 8E; 2.6N of Putnam · Structure no. 294110000000000

Built
2009
16 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N2340 over Flanders Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N2340 over Flanders Creek in Dewey County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2009 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesN2340
CrossesFlanders Creek
Location8E; 2.6N of Putnam
RouteCounty Highway N2340
Coordinates35.88139, -98.82722
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic80 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$340,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N2340 over Flanders Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is N2340 over Flanders 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does N2340 over Flanders Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N2340 over Flanders Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns N2340 over Flanders Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.