US Bridges

N1830 over Creek

Good

Harmon County, Oklahoma · 4E; 3.5S Gould · Structure no. 291040000000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N1830 over Creek is a steel culvert carrying N1830 over Creek in Harmon County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesN1830
CrossesCreek
Location4E; 3.5S Gould
RouteCounty Highway N1830
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic120 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N1830 over Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is N1830 over 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does N1830 over Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N1830 over Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns N1830 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.