US Bridges

N2860 over Kingfisher Creek

PoorPosted for load

Kingfisher County, Oklahoma · 1.5E 2.5N of US81/SH33 · Structure no. 206390000000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N2860 over Kingfisher Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N2860 over Kingfisher Creek in Kingfisher County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesN2860
CrossesKingfisher Creek
Location1.5E 2.5N of US81/SH33
RouteCounty Highway N2860
Coordinates35.89426, -97.90578
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic240 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$719,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N2860 over Kingfisher Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is N2860 over Kingfisher 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 N2860 over Kingfisher Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is N2860 over Kingfisher Creek?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns N2860 over Kingfisher Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.