US Bridges

FAU 2264 (3rd St) over Elk Creek

Good

Beckham County, Oklahoma · 3rd. & Otis · Structure no. 225750000000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2264 (3rd St) over Elk Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 2264 (3rd St) over Elk Creek in Beckham County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFAU 2264 (3rd St)
CrossesElk Creek
Location3rd. & Otis
RouteCity Street N1107
Coordinates35.41164, -99.39247
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2022)
Projected traffic1,040 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$419,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 2264 (3rd St) over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 2264 (3rd St) over Elk 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 2264 (3rd St) over Elk Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2264 (3rd St) over Elk Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2264 (3rd St) over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.