US Bridges

N2420 over Pecan Creek

Good

Kiowa County, Oklahoma · 2E .4N of S.H.115/19 Jct. · Structure no. 270560000000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N2420 over Pecan Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N2420 over Pecan Creek in Kiowa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesN2420
CrossesPecan Creek
Location2E .4N of S.H.115/19 Jct.
RouteCounty Highway N2420
Coordinates34.91961, -98.67271
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic48 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$386,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N2420 over Pecan Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is N2420 over Pecan Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does N2420 over Pecan Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N2420 over Pecan Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns N2420 over Pecan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.