US Bridges

N2980 over Bullwacker Creek

Good

Grant County, Oklahoma · 2.1E 3.9S of Medford · Structure no. 308890000000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N2980 over Bullwacker Creek is a steel culvert carrying N2980 over Bullwacker Creek in Grant County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 24 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesN2980
CrossesBullwacker Creek
Location2.1E 3.9S of Medford
RouteCounty Highway N2980
CountyGrant County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.75167, -97.69639
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N2980 over Bullwacker Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is N2980 over Bullwacker Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does N2980 over Bullwacker Creek carry?

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

How long is N2980 over Bullwacker Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns N2980 over Bullwacker Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.