N1980 over Buffalo Creek
GoodHarper County, Oklahoma · .3W 1.2N of Selman · Structure no. 124740000000000
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 241 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
N1980 over Buffalo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N1980 over Buffalo Creek in Harper County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N1980 over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is N1980 over Buffalo 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 2024.
How much traffic does N1980 over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is N1980 over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns N1980 over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.