US Bridges

N2850 (oakwood) over Quail Creek

Fair

Garfield County, Oklahoma · 1.1N of US412 on Oakwood · Structure no. 225010000000000

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N2850 (oakwood) over Quail Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N2850 (oakwood) over Quail Creek in Garfield County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 55 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN2850 (oakwood)
CrossesQuail Creek
Location1.1N of US412 on Oakwood
RouteCity Street N2850
CountyGarfield County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.40558, -97.92598
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2022)
Projected traffic5,600 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N2850 (oakwood) over Quail Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is N2850 (oakwood) over Quail 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does N2850 (oakwood) over Quail Creek carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N2850 (oakwood) over Quail Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns N2850 (oakwood) over Quail Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.