US Bridges

IRR N2256 (c St.) over Creek

Fair

Kiowa County, Oklahoma · 11 Th. & C Street · Structure no. 083960000000000

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
51 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR N2256 (c St.) over Creek is a concrete slab carrying IRR N2256 (c St.) over Creek in Kiowa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 85 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 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 48 ft wide.

CarriesIRR N2256 (c St.)
CrossesCreek
Location11 Th. & C Street
RouteCity Street N2256
Coordinates34.65491, -98.9545
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 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 and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$281,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR N2256 (c St.) over Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is IRR N2256 (c St.) 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does IRR N2256 (c St.) over Creek carry?

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

How long is IRR N2256 (c St.) over Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns IRR N2256 (c St.) over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.