US Bridges

N2257 (d St.) over Creek

Good

Kiowa County, Oklahoma · D Street & 12 Th. Street · Structure no. 282780000000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N2257 (d St.) over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N2257 (d St.) over Creek in Kiowa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesN2257 (d St.)
CrossesCreek
LocationD Street & 12 Th. Street
RouteCity Street N2250
Coordinates34.65365, -98.95325
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N2257 (d St.) over Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is N2257 (d St.) over 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does N2257 (d St.) over Creek carry?

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

How long is N2257 (d St.) over Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns N2257 (d St.) over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.