US Bridges

FAS 0408 over Creek

Fair

Beaver County, Oklahoma · 1.8 MI S of SH 3 · Structure no. 042500000000000

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 0408 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 0408 over Creek in Beaver County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 0408
CrossesCreek
Location1.8 MI S of SH 3
RouteCounty Highway 408
CountyBeaver County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.5966, -100.10933
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2022)
Projected traffic112 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 0408 over Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 0408 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 0408 over Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAS 0408 over Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAS 0408 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.