US Bridges

N1980 over Nine Mile Creek

Good

Roger Mills County, Oklahoma · 4.5W .2N of Hammon · Structure no. 265140000000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N1980 over Nine Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N1980 over Nine Mile Creek in Roger Mills 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesN1980
CrossesNine Mile Creek
Location4.5W .2N of Hammon
RouteCounty Highway N1980
Coordinates35.64214, -99.46539
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic40 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$2.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N1980 over Nine Mile Creek built?

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

What condition is N1980 over Nine Mile 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does N1980 over Nine Mile Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N1980 over Nine Mile Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns N1980 over Nine Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.