US Bridges

FAS 0511 over Starvation Creek

Good

Beckham County, Oklahoma · 5 N 7 W of Sayre · Structure no. 155160000000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 0511 over Starvation Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 0511 over Starvation Creek in Beckham County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAS 0511
CrossesStarvation Creek
Location5 N 7 W of Sayre
RouteCounty Highway 511
Coordinates35.36392, -99.76449
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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic120 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$480,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 0511 over Starvation Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 0511 over Starvation 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 0511 over Starvation Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAS 0511 over Starvation Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 0511 over Starvation Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.