US Bridges

N2780 over Creek

Fair

Kingfisher County, Oklahoma · 4W 2.1N of Okarche · Structure no. 270740000000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N2780 over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N2780 over Creek in Kingfisher 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesN2780
CrossesCreek
Location4W 2.1N of Okarche
RouteCounty Highway N2780
CountyKingfisher County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.75512, -98.04818
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic240 by 2042
Trucks10%
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$232,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N2780 over Creek built?

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

What condition is N2780 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does N2780 over Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N2780 over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns N2780 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.