US Bridges

N2280 over Creek

Fair

Tillman County, Oklahoma · 9.9 E .2 N of Davidson · Structure no. 063450000000000

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N2280 over Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N2280 over Creek in Tillman County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesN2280
CrossesCreek
Location9.9 E .2 N of Davidson
RouteCounty Highway N2280
CountyTillman County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.24452, -98.90614
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic48 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$331,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N2280 over Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is N2280 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does N2280 over Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N2280 over Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns N2280 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.