US Bridges

N2730 over Creek

Fair

Major County, Oklahoma · 2.1E 3.8N of Meno · Structure no. 249600000000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N2730 over Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying N2730 over Creek in Major County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN2730
CrossesCreek
Location2.1E 3.8N of Meno
RouteCounty Highway 4776C
Coordinates36.44637, -98.14028
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic80 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$537,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N2730 over Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is N2730 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does N2730 over Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N2730 over Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns N2730 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.