US Bridges

N1980 over Turkey Creek

Good

Jackson County, Oklahoma · 4.3N .8W of Olustee · Structure no. 321530000000000

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N1980 over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N1980 over Turkey Creek in Jackson County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesN1980
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location4.3N .8W of Olustee
RouteCounty Highway N1980
Coordinates34.61171, -99.43907
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic80 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N1980 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is N1980 over Turkey 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does N1980 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N1980 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns N1980 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.