US Bridges

N2980 over Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Oklahoma · 4.9S of U.S. 70 · Structure no. 266730000000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N2980 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N2980 over Creek in Jefferson County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesN2980
CrossesCreek
Location4.9S of U.S. 70
RouteCounty Highway N2980
Coordinates34.08819, -97.68503
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 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 closed14.3 mi (23 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$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N2980 over Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is N2980 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does N2980 over Creek carry?

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

How long is N2980 over Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns N2980 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.