US Bridges

N2990 over Cottonwood Creek

PoorPosted for load

Kingfisher County, Oklahoma · 2.2S of Cashion · Structure no. 135160000000000

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
172 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
671
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N2990 over Cottonwood Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N2990 over Cottonwood Creek in Kingfisher County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 3 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 671 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,074 by 2042. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN2990
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location2.2S of Cashion
RouteCounty Highway N2990
Coordinates35.76681, -97.67412
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic671 (2022)
Projected traffic1,074 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$659,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N2990 over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is N2990 over Cottonwood 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does N2990 over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 671 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is N2990 over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns N2990 over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.