US Bridges

2690C over Creek

Fair

Grady County, Oklahoma · 3.8 W 5.8 N JCT US62 US81 · Structure no. 238470000000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2690C over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 2690C over Creek in Grady County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries2690C
CrossesCreek
Location3.8 W 5.8 N JCT US62 US81
RouteCounty Highway 2690C
CountyGrady County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.14554, -98.02743
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2022)
Projected traffic288 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$350,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2690C over Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2690C over 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 2690C over Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 2690C over Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 2690C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.