US Bridges

N2542 over Creek

FairPosted for load

Major County, Oklahoma · .1N Surrey Ln/Lost Crk DR · Structure no. 234620000000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N2542 over Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying N2542 over Creek in Major County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 24 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN2542
CrossesCreek
Location.1N Surrey Ln/Lost Crk DR
RouteCity Street N2542
CountyMajor County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.28401, -98.475
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.
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.2 US tons
Inventory rating20.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2022)
Projected traffic38 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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$451,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N2542 over Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is N2542 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does N2542 over Creek carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N2542 over Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns N2542 over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.