US Bridges

N2300 over Creek

Fair

Kiowa County, Oklahoma · 1. W 1.9 S of Gotebo · Structure no. 028990000000000

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N2300 over Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N2300 over Creek in Kiowa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesN2300
CrossesCreek
Location1. W 1.9 S of Gotebo
RouteCounty Highway N2300
CountyKiowa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.04548, -98.8847
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$335,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N2300 over Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is N2300 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 N2300 over Creek carry?

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

How long is N2300 over Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns N2300 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.