US Bridges

N2260 over Cavalry Creek

Good

Washita County, Oklahoma · 2.3S 1.7E of Cordell · Structure no. 280080000000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N2260 over Cavalry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N2260 over Cavalry Creek in Washita County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesN2260
CrossesCavalry Creek
Location2.3S 1.7E of Cordell
RouteCounty Highway N2260
Coordinates35.25752, -98.95862
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 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 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$918,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N2260 over Cavalry Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is N2260 over Cavalry 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does N2260 over Cavalry Creek carry?

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

How long is N2260 over Cavalry Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns N2260 over Cavalry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.