US Bridges

N2853 (eisenhower) over Quail Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Garfield County, Oklahoma · .1S of Chestnut · Structure no. 237500000000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N2853 (eisenhower) over Quail Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N2853 (eisenhower) over Quail Creek in Garfield County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesN2853 (eisenhower)
CrossesQuail Creek
Location.1S of Chestnut
RouteCity Street N2853
Coordinates36.40422, -97.92139
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N2853 (eisenhower) over Quail Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is N2853 (eisenhower) over Quail 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does N2853 (eisenhower) over Quail Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N2853 (eisenhower) over Quail Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns N2853 (eisenhower) over Quail Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.