US Bridges

N2960 (6966C) over Black Bear Creek Trib.

Good

Stephens County, Oklahoma · 5.5E .4S of Bray · Structure no. 327060000000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
291
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N2960 (6966C) over Black Bear Creek Trib. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N2960 (6966C) over Black Bear Creek Trib. in Stephens County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 291 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 466 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesN2960 (6966C)
CrossesBlack Bear Creek Trib.
Location5.5E .4S of Bray
RouteCounty Highway N2960
Coordinates34.63117, -97.72127
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic291 (2022)
Projected traffic466 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N2960 (6966C) over Black Bear Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is N2960 (6966C) over Black Bear Creek Trib. 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does N2960 (6966C) over Black Bear Creek Trib. carry?

About 291 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is N2960 (6966C) over Black Bear Creek Trib.?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns N2960 (6966C) over Black Bear Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.