US Bridges

N2240 over Creek

Good

Tillman County, Oklahoma · .4S .5E of Manitou · Structure no. 051150000000000

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N2240 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N2240 over Creek in Tillman County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesN2240
CrossesCreek
Location.4S .5E of Manitou
RouteCounty Highway N2240
Coordinates34.49845, -98.97613
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 inspectionJuly 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 adequacy6: Equal to 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 loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 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 closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N2240 over Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is N2240 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does N2240 over Creek carry?

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

How long is N2240 over Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns N2240 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.