US Bridges

N2830 (16 St) over Line Creek

Poor

Grady County, Oklahoma · On 16st..2S of Frisco Av · Structure no. 040540000000000

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,358
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N2830 (16 St) over Line Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N2830 (16 St) over Line Creek in Grady County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 4 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.

It carries about 2,358 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,773 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesN2830 (16 St)
CrossesLine Creek
LocationOn 16st..2S of Frisco Av
RouteCity Street N2830
Coordinates35.05584, -97.95264
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating54.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,358 (2022)
Projected traffic3,773 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$716,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N2830 (16 St) over Line Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is N2830 (16 St) over Line 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does N2830 (16 St) over Line Creek carry?

About 2,358 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N2830 (16 St) over Line Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns N2830 (16 St) over Line Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.