US Bridges

FAS 0624 over Chicken Creek

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Blaine County, Oklahoma · 4.0 S 2.5 W Watonga · Structure no. 203570000000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 0624 over Chicken Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 0624 over Chicken Creek in Blaine County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 0624
CrossesChicken Creek
Location4.0 S 2.5 W Watonga
RouteCounty Highway 624
CountyBlaine County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.78306, -98.46389
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic80 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 0624 over Chicken Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 0624 over Chicken 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 0624 over Chicken Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAS 0624 over Chicken Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 0624 over Chicken Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.