US Bridges

N2700 over Salt Creek

PoorPosted for load

Kingfisher County, Oklahoma · 6W .9S of Lacey · Structure no. 141440000000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
349
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N2700 over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N2700 over Salt Creek in Kingfisher County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 4 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 349 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 558 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).

CarriesN2700
CrossesSalt Creek
Location6W .9S of Lacey
RouteCounty Highway N2700
Coordinates36.10302, -98.19289
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic349 (2022)
Projected traffic558 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 N2700 over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is N2700 over Salt 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 2023.

How much traffic does N2700 over Salt Creek carry?

About 349 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is N2700 over Salt Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns N2700 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.