US Bridges

2642C over Buckhorn Creek

Fair

Grady County, Oklahoma · 2.2 MI W 4 S Rush Spri · Structure no. 219480000000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
249
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2642C over Buckhorn Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 2642C over Buckhorn Creek in Grady County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 5 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 249 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 398 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries2642C
CrossesBuckhorn Creek
Location2.2 MI W 4 S Rush Spri
RouteCounty Highway 2642C
CountyGrady County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.72531, -97.99604
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic249 (2022)
Projected traffic398 by 2042
Trucks15%
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

OwnerCounty 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$466,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2642C over Buckhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2642C over Buckhorn 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 2642C over Buckhorn Creek carry?

About 249 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 2642C over Buckhorn Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 2642C over Buckhorn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.