US Bridges

N2720 over Creek

Good

Stephens County, Oklahoma · 5 E of SH 53 · Structure no. 330560000000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N2720 over Creek is a steel culvert carrying N2720 over Creek 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 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 23 ft (7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesN2720
CrossesCreek
Location5 E of SH 53
RouteCounty Highway N2720
Coordinates34.40174, -98.13921
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 N2720 over Creek built?

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

What condition is N2720 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does N2720 over Creek carry?

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

How long is N2720 over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns N2720 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.