US Bridges

2672C over Dry Creek

FairPosted for load

Grady County, Oklahoma · 2 W 2.6 MI N Alex · Structure no. 225510000000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
69
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2672C over Dry Creek is a steel other carrying 2672C over Dry Creek in Grady County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 69 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries2672C
CrossesDry Creek
Location2 W 2.6 MI N Alex
RouteCounty Highway 2672C
Coordinates34.95696, -97.81147
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2022)
Projected traffic110 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

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$350,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2672C over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2672C over Dry 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 2672C over Dry Creek carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 2672C over Dry Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 2672C over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.