US Bridges

IRR N2140 over Creek

FairPosted for load

Kiowa County, Oklahoma · 1. N 7.9 W of Roosevelt · Structure no. 121620000000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR N2140 over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR N2140 over Creek in Kiowa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesIRR N2140
CrossesCreek
Location1. N 7.9 W of Roosevelt
RouteCounty Highway N2140
CountyKiowa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.87043, -99.16689
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 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 closed100 mi (161 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$358,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR N2140 over Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR N2140 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does IRR N2140 over Creek carry?

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

How long is IRR N2140 over Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns IRR N2140 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.