FAS 0501 over Turkey Creek

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Beckham County, Oklahoma · 2.5 SE I-40 Bus Erick · Structure no. 069880000000000

Built: 1939; 86 years old
Condition: Good; inspected April 2024
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 34 ft; 3 main spans
Daily traffic: 275; 2022 count
Owner: County; County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 0501 over Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 0501 over Turkey Creek in Beckham 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 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 0501

CrossesTurkey Creek

Location2.5 SE I-40 Bus Erick

RouteCounty Highway 501

CountyBeckham County

StateOklahoma

Coordinates35.19125, -99.85326

Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionApril 2024

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing

Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria

Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating60 US tons

Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete

DeckNot applicable

Main spans3

Design loadUnknown

Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)

Longest span10 ft (3 m)

Deck width26 ft (8 m)

Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2022)

Projected traffic440 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 statusEligible 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 0501 over Turkey Creek built?

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

What condition is FAS 0501 over Turkey 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 0501 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAS 0501 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 0501 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.