US Bridges

D2285 over Deep Red Creek

FairPosted for load

Kiowa County, Oklahoma · 1. S 3.3 E of Snyder · Structure no. 037600000000000

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

D2285 over Deep Red Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying D2285 over Deep Red Creek in Kiowa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesD2285
CrossesDeep Red Creek
Location1. S 3.3 E of Snyder
RouteCounty Highway D2280
CountyKiowa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.63171, -98.89039
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 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$563,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was D2285 over Deep Red Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is D2285 over Deep Red 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does D2285 over Deep Red Creek carry?

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

How long is D2285 over Deep Red Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns D2285 over Deep Red Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.