US Bridges

FAS 0401 over Clear Creek

Fair

Beaver County, Oklahoma · .7S 4.4E of Beaver · Structure no. 105670000000000

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
561 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 0401 over Clear Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 0401 over Clear Creek in Beaver County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 561 ft (171 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 0401
CrossesClear Creek
Location.7S 4.4E of Beaver
RouteCounty Highway 401
CountyBeaver County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.80484, -100.4398
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadH 15
Structure length561 ft (171 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 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 closed9.9 mi (16 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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 0401 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 0401 over Clear 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 0401 over Clear Creek carry?

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

How long is FAS 0401 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 561 ft (171 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 0401 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.