US Bridges

N2820 over Sand Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Grant County, Oklahoma · 3.7E 3.4S of Nash · Structure no. 123430000000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N2820 over Sand Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N2820 over Sand Creek in Grant County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 0 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 24 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2042. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN2820
CrossesSand Creek
Location3.7E 3.4S of Nash
RouteCounty Highway N2820
Coordinates36.61667, -97.98333
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
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2022)
Projected traffic38 by 2042
Trucks10%
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

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$460,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N2820 over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is N2820 over Sand 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does N2820 over Sand Creek carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N2820 over Sand Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns N2820 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.