US Bridges

N2890 (n. 16th St) over Skeleton Creek

Fair

Garfield County, Oklahoma · .1S of Breckenridge Rd. · Structure no. 274230000000000

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N2890 (n. 16th St) over Skeleton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N2890 (n. 16th St) over Skeleton Creek in Garfield County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesN2890 (n. 16th St)
CrossesSkeleton Creek
Location.1S of Breckenridge Rd.
RouteCity Street N2890
CountyGarfield County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.43351, -97.8548
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2022)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal 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$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N2890 (n. 16th St) over Skeleton Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is N2890 (n. 16th St) over Skeleton 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does N2890 (n. 16th St) over Skeleton Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N2890 (n. 16th St) over Skeleton Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns N2890 (n. 16th St) over Skeleton Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.