US Bridges

N2490 over Creek

Poor

Woods County, Oklahoma · 4E 5.7S of US281/SH11 · Structure no. 198430000000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N2490 over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N2490 over Creek in Woods County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesN2490
CrossesCreek
Location4E 5.7S of US281/SH11
RouteCounty Highway N2490
Coordinates36.81619, -98.57648
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2022)
Projected traffic112 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N2490 over Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is N2490 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does N2490 over Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is N2490 over Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns N2490 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.