US Bridges

N2800 over Preacher Creek

Poor

Kingfisher County, Oklahoma · 4E 5.1S of Lacey · Structure no. 111940000000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N2800 over Preacher Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N2800 over Preacher Creek in Kingfisher County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1950, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 24 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesN2800
CrossesPreacher Creek
Location4E 5.1S of Lacey
RouteCounty Highway N2800
Coordinates36.04351, -98.01486
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2022)
Projected traffic38 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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$261,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N2800 over Preacher Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is N2800 over Preacher Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does N2800 over Preacher Creek carry?

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

How long is N2800 over Preacher Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns N2800 over Preacher Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.