US Bridges

N2280 over Creek

Fair

Kiowa County, Oklahoma · 3W 2.1N of Gotebo · Structure no. 002970000000000

Built
1912
113 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N2280 over Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying N2280 over Creek in Kiowa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1912, so it is 113 years old, older 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesN2280
CrossesCreek
Location3W 2.1N of Gotebo
RouteCounty Highway N2280
CountyKiowa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.10306, -98.92028
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N2280 over Creek built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025.

What condition is N2280 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does N2280 over Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N2280 over Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns N2280 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.