US Bridges

FAS 0401 over Spring Creek

Fair

Beaver County, Oklahoma · .7S 2.1E of Beaver · Structure no. 044880000000000

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
50 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 0401 over Spring Creek is a concrete slab carrying FAS 0401 over Spring Creek in Beaver County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 5 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 0401
CrossesSpring Creek
Location.7S 2.1E of Beaver
RouteCounty Highway 401
CountyBeaver County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.80488, -100.48234
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic480 by 2042
Trucks15%
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$350,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 0401 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 0401 over Spring 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 0401 over Spring Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAS 0401 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 0401 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.